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Gift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 2022.6.35, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known…
Light Bulbs
Gift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 2022.6.35, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

Light Bulbs

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company American, founded 1794
Datec. 1882
Mediumglass; metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions of .35 (length): 5 1/4in. (13.3cm)
Primary Dimensions of .36 (length): 5in. (12.7cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co.
DescriptionTwo Edison light bulbs from the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company building on Sigourney Street, Hartford. The bulbs are glass vacuum bulbs. The filament is still intact on (.35)
Object number2022.6.35-.36
Inscribed(.36) Printed in red and black text on paper label affixed to bulb: "[E]DISON / 1880. July 20, 188 / 1880. Oct. 18, 188 / Dec. 27, 1881.
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