Heisler Series Burning Incandesent Lamp

Object/Artifact

The Maryland Museum of Electric Light

Name/Title

Heisler Series Burning Incandesent Lamp

Entry/Object ID

2016.10.12

Description

Incandescent lamp by the Heisler Electric Light Co., designed for use on a series burning arc lighting circuit. Base of a hard rubber body. Woven silk low-resistance carbon filament in flat ribbon form.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Heisler Electric Light Co.

Date made

circa 1890

Time Period

19th Century