"In photometry (measure of light), a mounting for an incandescent lamp ... Rotator. The lamp to be tested is mounted upon a revolving spindle, ss, current being supplied through the brushes bb. The axis of rotation may be varied by turning the spindle about the horizontal shaft a." -Whitney, 1911

Rotator

"In photometry (measure of light), a mounting for an incandescent lamp ... Rotator. The lamp to be tested…