Name/Title
Rebuilt late 1880’s Incandescent Lamp (light bulb)Entry/Object ID
2015.13.1Description
Edison lamp showing signs of being rebuilt with a non Edison type filament. Due to patent suit judgements many lamp companies were not able to produce lamps from 1892-1894, forcing companies to offer rebuilding services to expired lamps. This lamp was rebuilt by opening at the neck and installing a new filament. Rebuild company unknown.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Edison Electric Light Co.Date made
circa 1890Place
* Untyped Place
East Newark (now Harrison), NJ