C.1888 Edison 16cp Edison Incandescent Lamp (light bulb)

Name/Title

C.1888 Edison 16cp Edison Incandescent Lamp (light bulb)

Entry/Object ID

2015.2.2

Description

Edison lamp with bamboo filament and double weld stem press design which minimized the use of platinum for cost reduction.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Edison Lamp Works

Date made

1888

Time Period

19th Century

Place

* Untyped Place

East Newark (now Harrison), NJ

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16c. EDISON'S PATENTS

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