Voltmeter, 1905-1920
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Artifact Overview
Voltmeters in electric cars show the level of charge in the batteries, measured in volts. They help drivers judge how far a car can travel before the batteries must be recharged.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Voltmeter
Date Made
1905-1920
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
68.19.187
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Samuel L. Scher, M.D.
Material
Metal
Dimensions
Height: 1.5 in
Diameter: 2 in (Face)
Diameter: 2.75 in (Rear mount)
Inscriptions
On dial face: + / Volts / -
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