Electric light bulbs had been around for decades by the 1870s. Most demonstration systems used arc lamps, which seemed far too bright and burned much too hot for indoor household use. In 1878, Thomas ...

Credit typically goes to inventor and entrepreneur Thomas Edison. But the actual story is more complicated and interesting.

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No base. Single-arch bamboo filament with three-piece leads, copper-plated connectors. Platinum leaf mounted on a two-piece lead and set in press between filament legs. All leads individually sheathed ...