Reproduction 1879 light bulb, ca. 1929
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 74866
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Thomas Edison's original light bulb used carbonized sewing thread for the filament; he was able to achieve a "perfect vacuum" by heating up the bulbs as he pumped out the air.
None of the original lamps remain; this one is a reproduction made by the General Electric Company to mark the 50th Anniversary of Edison's first successful light bulb.
Other Information
- Title: Reproduction 1879 light bulb, ca. 1929
- Creator: General Electric Co.
- Creation Date: circa 1929
- Subject Date: circa 1929
- Media: Glass, wood, carbon, bakelite
- Local Code: 2004.090.3261
- Collection: Central Maine Power Co.
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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