A closeup of the fixture. I will switch out the antique guts with modern hardware.
In the early days of electrics, cloth was used as wire insulation since rubber insulation was not yet invented.
The wires were routed through the back of the arm so as to hide them from view.
The wires were run through the hinges of the socket. A century of movement has frayed them bare.
The socket switch bears the logo of Hubbell, a prominent manufacturer of components in 1910.
The socket flange was used to hide the socket. The bulb was only 7.5 watts; dim by our standards but 1910 wiring couldn't handle high watts.
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