Name/Title
Technical Drawing of an Electric Light BulbDescription
This is a photocopy of a technical drawing illustrating the internal structure of an electric light bulb. On the back of the original drawing, Lewis Latimer wrote, “The first drawing made by me for Hiram Maxim was made from this drawing in Bridgeport Conn in 1880.” The diagram depicts a glass bulb with a filament inside, connected to electrical terminals at the base. The illustration appears to detail the components of the bulb, possibly indicating improvements or modifications in its design. The presence of detailed annotations suggests it could be part of a patent or technical report related to early incandescent lighting.Context
Lewis H. Latimer was instrumental in the development of electric lighting, particularly in improving the carbon filament used in incandescent bulbs. This drawing could be part of his documentation related to advancements in light bulb design.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
"See other side." (Handwritten notation at the top of the page)