Summary

Alternative Name(s): Bedside Light, Table Lamp

Blue anodized electric lamp with pierced circular top, tapered stand and small circular base. Its style suggests a manufacturing date circa 1955 to 1965.

Used as a prop in the 'House Secrets' exhibition at Scienceworks, 6 March 2006 to 14 July 2013. Most of the props for the exhibition were sourced from opportunity shops in 2002 and 2003 by curator Andi Horvarth and other Museum Victoria staff. 'House Secrets' aimed to 'Explore the science behind all the familiar things in our homes', presenting 'all sorts of wonderful things we might find around the home, from the food we eat, to the appliances we use, to the animals we share our living space with.' The exhibition was 'highly interactive'.

Physical Description

Blue anodized lamp comprising circular top, tapering to slight point at top, with triangular holes pierced around edge; attached to shaft with three rods; shaft covered in part by inverted anodised cone; and smaller circular base with white plastic switch and cord extending. Top is white on underside. Cord is black with white pattern, with white plug at end.

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