Bulb, Light

Object number2008.20.3

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

Date1913-1945

Mediumglass, metal, paint

Credit LineGift of Edward J. Reis

DescriptionGlass globe shaped bulb with orange paint; Westinghouse logo with oblong below and in a circle with product information along the outer edge.Dimensions4 x 2.875 in. (10.2 x 7.3 cm)
Marks"W" with oblong below and in a circle with "MAZDA / 25W 120V" along the outer edge.
Historical NotesPart of a collection donated by Ed Reis after the George Westinghouse Museum closed in 2007 and their collection was transferred to the History Center. The "Mazda" name was first trademark by General Electric in 1909. Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company entered into agreement with GE, which allowed them to use "Mazda", in 1913 and the agreement was terminated in 1945.

Subjects