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Light bulb

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1950-1980

GUSN

GUSN-311104

Description

Two light bulbs [2015.69.1.1ab and 2015.69.1.2ab] in original paper packaging. 10 watts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

light bulbs
glass (material)
brass (alloy)
paper (fiber product)
Bulb, Light
Bulb, Light

Inscription

"Manufacturers of pre- / cision incandescent & / flourescent lamps. This / lamp is factory tested. / Made In U.S.A. / Champion Lamp Works / Lynn, Massachusetts." (Blue ink)
" Since 1900 / Champion" (printed)
"Champion / 10W 120V" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

1266.1

Maker

Champion Lamp Works (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Lynn, MA

Dimensions

2 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

2015.69.1.1AB-.2AB

Places

Lynn (Essex county, Massachusetts)

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