mercury light bulb
Datecirca 1940
Inventory NumberRS1453
ClassificationLight Bulb
Subject
Maker
General Electric Company
1892-present
Cultural Region
Place of Origin
Dimensions16 x 7 cm (6 5/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Material
DescriptionA mercury-vapor light, consisting of a pear-shaped clear glass bulb, with an Edison-style brass screw mount. Inside, two sturdy metal arms support a spring-shaped filament, which comes to a point at its apex. The filament is detached from one arm of the support.
The bulb contains mercury, and has some dirt or discoloration. Mercury is loose inside the bulb.
Printed on top of the bulb glass is, "GE" (the Edison logo), and "Type S1"
The bulb contains mercury, and has some dirt or discoloration. Mercury is loose inside the bulb.
Printed on top of the bulb glass is, "GE" (the Edison logo), and "Type S1"
Signedprinted on top of glass bulb: GE (General Electric logo) / TYPE S1
Functionelectric lighting
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