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History of Science Museum

Lamp for Microscope

Inventory Number 15550


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.15550

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Physical material
Lead
Metal
Textile
Bakelite
Dimensions
Height: 355mm Width: 160mm Depth: 160mm Weight: 1900g
Inventory No
15550

Description

Electric lamp for microscope. Ornate moulded lead base with pillar. Adjustable screw on pillar holds lampshade, bulb holder, switch, electric cable and plug. The plug has two pins.