New Type Edison Incandescent Lamp

Name/Title

New Type Edison Incandescent Lamp

Entry/Object ID

00.100.8

Description

"New Type" Edison lamp as made by General Electric Co. The New Type Edison lamp began production after the merger that formed General Electric Co. in April of 1892. Most New Type Edison lamps utilize a filament made of carbonized, die-extruded cellulose.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

General Electric Co.

Date made

circa 1894

Time Period

19th Century