Light bulb
Thomas Edison
Category
Glass
Date
1881 - 1884
Materials
Glass, Bamboo, Metal
Measurements
64 mm (Diameter); 159 mm (Length)
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Cragside, Northumberland
NT 1985510
Summary
A light bulb made from glass with a bamboo filament and edison screw fitting. Designed by Thomas Edison and manufactured by Edison Electric Light Company
Makers and roles
Thomas Edison , designer