Cooper Hewitt Mercury Vapor Lamp, 1902-1919

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Vapor lamp (Lamp form)

Date Made

1902-1919

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2017.0.34.1100

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Mercury
Metal

Color

Colorless
Dark brown
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Length: 40 in
Width: 3.25 in
Height: 3 in

Inscriptions

on tube, near bulb: COOPER HEWITT / 160-H9T 187
Cooper Hewitt Mercury Vapor Lamp, 1902-1919