It is of considerable interest to ascertain where exhibits of early incandescent lamps exist in the world today. It is the purpose of this section to begin to identify those locations.
One of the largest collections on exhibit, by appointment, is that gathered by Dr. Hugh F. Hicks in Baltimore. There is some information regarding this collection listed under Museums. It is called the Mount Vernon Museum of Incandescent Lighting.
A part of the collection of lamps held by Columbia University can be viewed. It is part of the Chandler Chemical Museum. A few dozen lamps are located in the Havemeyer Hall on the main Columbia University campus.
The Hall of History in Schenectady has a lamp collection but it is not on exhibit yet. When it is displayed it should be of considerable interest to collectors.