Light bulb
Philips
Category
Historic Services / Lighting
Date
Unknown
Materials
Glass, cardboard and metal
Measurements
82 mm (H)235 mm (W)95 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27089.4
Summary
Collection of five rectangular cardboard boxes containing round lamps, and one empty box all within a larger orange coloured box. The small orange coloured lamp boxes have flap openings at each end with black printing; PHILIPS / MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN / 240V/250V 40W / ARGENTA WHITE / BC LUSTRE / LAMPS. The outer box is marked; DON'T FORGET YOUR / PHILIPS BULBS. A White label reads; 240 / 250 v. 40w BC.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Philips, manufacturer