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Edison effect valve

Description

Experimental electric lamp invented by Thomas A. Edison in 1883 with which he discovered the Edison effect (thermionic valve), USA, 1883

Museum reference

T.1926.62

Collection

Technology

Object name

Electric lamp

Production information

Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847 - 1931, Inventor
USA, North America

Date

1883

Materials

Glass

Exhibitions

  • Shaping Our World (29 Jul 2011 - 03 Aug 2014)
    National Museum of Scotland

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