commemorative Edison incandescent lamp
Date: circa 1929
Inventory Number: 1997-1-1798
Classification: Light Bulb
Subject:
Maker: American
Cultural Region:
Dimensions:
lamp: 16.6 x 9.9 cm (6 9/16 x 3 7/8 in.)
case: 22 x 13.5 x 13.5 cm (8 11/16 x 5 5/16 x 5 5/16 in.)
Accessories: display case
Description:
A pear-shaped light bulb with carbon filaments resting on a wooden base with a sticker stating it is a replica of Edison's first incandescent lamp. It is inside a case that has one side made of wood and the other three made of glass.
Signedunsigned
Inscribedon bulb's base: Approximate Replica of / Thomas Alva Edison's / FIRST INCANDESCENT LAMP
on back of display case: The / MIRACLE / of / 1879 / Thos A. Edison's / FIRST LAMP / LIGHT'S GOLDEN JUBILEE
on back of display case: The / MIRACLE / of / 1879 / Thos A. Edison's / FIRST LAMP / LIGHT'S GOLDEN JUBILEE
FunctionThis is a working replica of Edison's famous incandescent lamp. It was made for the celebration of 50 years of electric light in 1929.
