NIPPIES from "Nippon," meaning "Japan" in their own language. This is another singularity from the '30's: novelty C-6 series light bulbs with mini cardboard houses built around them. I have never seen seen a boxed set, but there are only 8 different kinds, and all are shown. ... the standard string of 8 C-6 lights in series. It's hard to find them in working condition, The enclosure of the bulb seems to have raised it's envelope temperature and this would greatly shorten the filament life. Then, it's impossible to replace the bulb without destroying the little house. The bulb was a special long-shank type, too, and the heat was not easy on the cellophane windows. I include them here as they are of interest to both house and light collectors.

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