Jenney Electric Motor Company Rheostat, circa 1892
Artifact
Rheostat
Date Made
circa 1892
Summary
Rheostats vary the amount of electrical resistance in a circuit. They proved beneficial as the use of electrical power expanded in the late 1800s. Among their many applications, rheostats helped motors start safely, controlled motor speed, maintained a constant current in battery chargers, and adjusted volume and light levels.
Creators
Place of Creation
Object ID
2016.0.1.78
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
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Jenney Electric Motor Company Rheostat, circa 1892
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