Six light bulbs wired in parallel. The wooden base has 6 ceramic sockets with a light bulb mounted in each socket in 2 rows, 3 columns. Each socket is connected to a wire in parallel circuit. One end of the wire is connected to one of two metal terminals and the other end of the wire connected to a knife switch, then to the other metal terminal.
Accession Number: 2009.ph.109
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Primary Materials: Metal, glass, ceramic, wood
Old inventory number – phy180. Several of the light bulbs are labeled “EDISON CARBON 32CP 120V”. One has a sticker which reads “114 C.G.E. 32”.
Height = 20.5, Width = 20, Length = 30.5
Demonstration of variations in luminosity (using light bulbs) with variations in load in a parallel circuit.
This artifact is in good cosmetic condition. The finish of the wooden base is work, especially on the edges of the chamfered upper edge.
Associated Instruments:
Unknown, likely locally made out of various commercial components.
Date of Manufacture: Early 20th c.
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