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Bronze framed wall mounted light fitting from Hammersmith station, 1931/2 - 1992.

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Reference number
1996/1546
Description
Holden style lantern desined for use in staircases & corridors, sitting close to ceiling. Consists of a frame & a hinged unit which allows the fitting to be swung proud of the wall allowing for maintenence. Opaque perspex shade is unlikely to be original. E/S screw fitting in a porcelain holder with a white enamelled reflector backplate. Similar light fittings were used at many 1930's stations, such as at Bethnal Green where they were fitted to the subway railings.
Manufacturer
Dates
1961
Collection
Object type
  • Light fitting
Location
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Completeness
38%