Globe for electric light fitting

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This bell-shaped globe or shade for an electric light fitting dates from the early 20th century. It is made of greenish-yellow glass.

The globe is diagonally scalloped at the lower part and has markings in the glass which give the effect of fluting.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-314-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGT 2
• Date: Early 20th century
  
• Material: Glass, greenish yellow
  Globe, electric light
  
• Dimensions: 4.75" H x 5.90" D base
  
• What: Globe, electric light
  
• Subject: Lighting - electric lights (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Description: Bell-shaped globe for an electric light fitting, of greenish-yellow glass, early 20th century
  
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