Key Socket, circa 1885
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A light socket provides a secure connection between an incandescent electric lamp and the electrical circuit. In the late 19th century, companies created lamp bulb bases with unique styles and sizes which would only fit sockets that they made. By 1910 the Edison screw-type base had become so popular it was virtually an industry standard, and consumers no longer had to buy lamps and sockets from the same manufacturer.
A light socket provides a secure connection between an incandescent electric lamp and the electrical circuit. In the late 19th century, companies created lamp bulb bases with unique styles and sizes which would only fit sockets that they made. By 1910 the Edison screw-type base had become so popular it was virtually an industry standard, and consumers no longer had to buy lamps and sockets from the same manufacturer.
Artifact
Light socket
Date Made
circa 1885
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1164.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Rubber (Material)
Color
Gold (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3 in
Width: 2 in
Length: 1.375 in
Inscriptions
on side: PAT. MAY 6 - 84 APR 21 - 85 JUNE 16 - 85 / U.S. / SYSTEM
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