Lamp bulb, incandescent

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OBJECT TYPE: tungsten/150W/125V/screw
DATE: 1950–1970
ARTIFACT NUMBER: 2006.0200.001

MANUFACTURER: Westinghouse
MODEL: PS-52/C-7A
LOCATION: Canada

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General Information

Serial #: N/A
Part Number: 1
Total Parts: 1
AKA: N/A
Patents: N/A
General Description: Glass bulb with metal filament and base and mica (possible) disc Ampoule en verre avec filament en métal et une base et disque possible.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length: 32.5 cm
Width: N/A
Height: N/A
Thickness: N/A
Weight: N/A
Diameter: 15.3 cm
Volume: N/A

Lexicon

Group: Communications
Category: Telephony
Sub-Category: N/A

Manufacturer

AKA: Westinghouse
Country: Canada
State/Province: Unknown
City: Unknown

Context

Country: Canada
State/Province: Ontario
Period: Unknown Inconnu
Canada: Made and used in Canada. Fabriqué et utilisé au Canada.
Function: A device used to provide light by means of an electric current which heats up a filament inside the lamp bulb to incandescence. Un appareil utilisé pour éclairer à travers un courant électrique qui chauffe un filament à l'intérieur de l'ampoule à l'incandescence.
Technical: Type sample of large general service lamp bulb. Used in conjunction with floor lamps or outdoor lighting fixtures. Type d'échantillon de grande ampoule de lampe de service général. Utilisé en conjonction avec des lampadaires ou des luminaires extérieurs.
Area Notes: Unknown

Details

Markings: Printed on the proper top: "WESTINGHOUSE/ 1500W/ 125 VOLT"
Missing: Appears complete
Finish: Clear glass bulb with silver-coloured metal filament, a translucent, reflective disc, and a brass-coloured and black base. Ampoule claire en verre avec filament en métal argenté et un disque translucide et une base en couleur de laiton et noir.
Decoration: N/A

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