Kelvin Graded Galvanometer, 1883

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Galvanometer

Date Made

1883

Creator Notes

Designed by William Thomson, First Baron Kelvin, and manufactured by James White of Glasgow, Scotland.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

34.350.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of A.H. Eddy.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Metal

Color

Brown
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 14 in
Width: 7.5 in
Length: 16.74 in

Inscriptions

on readout: RES.6476 R. OHMS 2520 YDS G.S. WIRE/VCONVNS 7600 TEMPR OF COIL 15° C./ RAYLEIGH VOLTS. stenciled on bottom of case: HANDS OFF
Kelvin Graded Galvanometer, 1883