Light bulb
Joseph Swan (1796-1872)
Category
Glass
Date
1884 - 1886
Materials
Glass, Carbon
Measurements
59 mm (Diameter); 89 mm (Length)
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Cragside, Northumberland
NT 1985522
Summary
A light bulb made from glass with a carbon filament. Designed by Joseph Swan and manufactured by Swan United Electric Lamp Company.
Makers and roles
Joseph Swan (1796-1872), designer