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Edison M. 300 c.p. "ghost" light bulb, [black & white photoprint]

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Edison M. 300 c.p. "ghost" light bulb, [black & white photoprint]
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Object Details

Collector

Hammer, William J. (William Joseph), 1858-1934 (electrical engineer)

Collection Creator

Hammer, William J. (William Joseph), 1858-1934 (electrical engineer)

Collection Citation

William J. Hammer Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Scope and Contents

"Proof of my [William Hammer] discovery in Feb 1881 of "Phantom Shadow" written on the photo.
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GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep85d5344db-53d5-4c72-9f52-e883664489ed

Local Numbers

AC0069-0000020 (AC scan number)

Topic

Light bulbs

Collector

Hammer, William J. (William Joseph), 1858-1934 (electrical engineer)

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William J. Hammer Collection
William J. Hammer Collection / Series 4: Photographs / 4.2: Edisonia / Photographs of the Edison M. 30cp "Ghost"

Extent

1 Item (7.0" x 5.0")

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Silver gelatin on paper.

Date

1893

Archival Repository

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Type

Archival materials
Photographs

Arrangement

Series 4, box 97a. folder 6.

Collection Rights

Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Genre/Form

Photographs -- 1890-1910 -- Black-and-white photoprints

Restrictions

Unrestricted research use on site by appointment. Photographs must be handled with cotton gloves unless protected by sleeves.
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https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep85d5344db-53d5-4c72-9f52-e883664489ed
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ACAH

Record ID

ebl-1560435448552-1560435448805-2

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