Arc Lamp
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Artifact Overview
Arc lamps were the first widely used form of electric light. An electric arc created between precisely spaced carbon rods produced a brilliant light that effectively illuminated city streets, factories, and other large open areas. Carbon arc lamps were phased out as a general lighting source during the early 20th century and replaced by incandescent, fluorescent, and gas discharge lamps.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Arc lamp
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.1980.757
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Edison Pioneers.
Material
Metal
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 37.5 in
Diameter: 6.75 in
Inscriptions
on bottom:
61465
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