Anglepoise™

Anglepoise™
Anglepoise™ [Anglepoise] noun
a British make of lamp, used especially on a desk, that can be easily moved into different positions so that the light shines where it is needed. It was first designed in 1933 by George Carwadine (1887–1948).

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