Light bulb
Thomas Edison
Category
Glass
Date
1881 - 1884
Materials
Glass, Bamboo, Plaster, Metal
Measurements
62 mm (Diameter); 121 mm (Length)
Place of origin
United States
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Cragside, Northumberland
NT 1985505
Summary
A light bulb made from glass with a bamboo filament and edison screw fitting type. Designed by Thomas Edison and manufactured by Edison Electric Light Company
Makers and roles
Thomas Edison , designer Edison & Swan Electric Co. Ltd, maker