J. White Indicator, 1883

THF171764 / J. White Indicator, 1883
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Indicator

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

29.1980.300

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Edison Pioneers.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Glass (Material)

Color

Brown
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 7 in
Width: 17 in
Length: 8 in

Inscriptions

on front of scale: SIR W. THOMSON'S / PATENT / NO. 125 / J. WHITE / GLASGOW on base: RAYLEIGH VOLTS stamped on top of base: No. 125