1959.27

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large%20Edison%20base%20light%20bulb

large%20Edison%20base%20light%20bulb

Details

ID Number

1959.27

Category

Furnishings

Sub-category

lighting device

Item Name

light bulb

Maker

Mazda

Materials

GLASS

Measurements

overall: 11 in

Description

Edison base; globular; carbon filament hooks onto 5 bottom support wires and 6 top support wires of metal button rod forming an elongated zig-zag pattern; bulb and button have tips 200 watt

History

Light bulb was used at Hiram Walker's Distillery and has been in use there since 1905. Large base light bubs were normal at the time of manufacture.

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Subject (Fre)

Y

Subjects

Brewing industry / Industrie de la brasserie subject

Walker, Hiram organization

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