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Mercury Vapor Lamp

Object Details

Description (Brief)
The type S-1 sunlamp combined incandescent and mercury vapor technology into one lamp. Used for tanning.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
General Electric Company
date made
ca 1935
Credit Line
from the Mt. Vernon Museum of Incandescent Lighting, thru Hugh F. Hicks
Physical Description
mercury (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 6 1/4 in x 2 3/4 in; 15.875 cm x 6.985 cm
Object Name
discharge lamp
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