Freshman AC Power Supply, Model G-60-S, 1927-1930

Summary

The Freshman G-60-S was an external power supply for home radio receivers. It converted alternating current (AC) power from a home socket into the direct current (DC) necessary to power the radio receiver.

The Freshman G-60-S was an external power supply for home radio receivers. It converted alternating current (AC) power from a home socket into the direct current (DC) necessary to power the radio receiver.

Artifact

Power supply

Date Made

1927

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

90.0.85.615

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material


Steel (Alloy)
Textile

Dimensions

Height: 6.5 in

Width: 6.5 in

Length: 11.5 in

Inscriptions

plaque: Freshman AC Power Supply 110-115 V 60 Cycles - 60 W Chas. Freshman Co., Inc. Manufacturer New York, N.Y. Model G-60-S 45159

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