Rebuilt late 1880’s Incandescent Lamp (light bulb)

Name/Title

Rebuilt late 1880’s Incandescent Lamp (light bulb)

Entry/Object ID

2015.13.1

Description

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 1890

Place

* Untyped Place

East Newark (now Harrison), NJ