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Neon Glow Indicator Lamp

Object Details

Description (Brief)
Glow lamp featuring a coronal discharge between two electrodes in a gas fill. Used as an indicator lamp.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Moore, Daniel McFarlan
date made
ca 1919
Credit Line
from General Electric Lighting Company, thru Terry K. McGowan
Measurements
overall: 4 1/2 in x 2 1/8 in; 11.43 cm x 5.3975 cm
Object Name
discharge lamp
neon glow lamp
coronal discharge lamp
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