Reflector, lamp, lighthouse

Description

Reflector with facetted mirror parabolic reflecting surface, for use with an oil lamp in lighthouse illumination

Museum reference

T.1993.164

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Reflector, lamp, lighthouse

Production information

Unsigned, Manufacturer
Unknown

Date

1800

Materials

Metal, Plaster of Paris, Mirror glass

Associations

Northern Lighthouse Board

Exhibitions

• Technology by Design (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Shining Lights: The story of Scotland's Lighthouses (15 Oct 2010 - 03 Apr 2011)
  Museum of Scotland

• Phares! (07 Mar 2012 - 04 Nov 2012)
  Musée National de la Marine

On display

national museum of scotland »
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science and technology, technology by design