unusual american industrial custom-built freestanding factory shop lamp comprised largely of welded joint steel pipe. the adjustable lamp is equipped with simple pipe fittings used to create an "articulating joint." the long, bent tubular brushed steel pipe arm contains a "deep bowl" profile green porcelain enameled reflector or shade fabricated by the appleton electric company, chicago, il. the task lamp was salvaged from the recently shuttered paxton-mitchell railroad steam engine component foundry and assembly plant, located in omaha, neb. measures approximately 83 inches high extended.