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Bradleyometer (Potentiometer), Used By John Hays Hammond, Jr., 1922-1925

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THF158758 / Bradleyometer (Potentiometer), Used By John Hays Hammond, Jr., 1922-1925
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Artifact Overview

John Hays Hammond, Jr., was largely responsible for launching the field of radio control. In 1926, he built a medieval-inspired castle in Gloucester, Massachusetts. This site served as his home and research laboratory. With over 400 patents to his name, Hammond developed ideas for radio control, autopilot function, and targeted missile detonation. This device was used in Hammond's laboratory.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Potentiometer

Date Made

1922-1925

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

80.87.10

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Nickel (Metal)
Steel (Alloy)
Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 1.5 in
Width: 1.5 in
Length: 1.75 in

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