National Electric Supply Co. No. 6 Dry Cell Battery, 1918

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Dry-cell battery

Date Made

1918

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

62.41.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Gray (Color)
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 6.5 in
Width: 5.25 in

Inscriptions

on label: No. 6 / RESERVE / TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / DRY CELL / There is absolutely no deterioration in this / dry cell before charged for use and while it is / designed for emergency purposes, it is suitable / for all classes of general work, annuncia- / tors, telephones, and all services requiring a / powerful open circuit battery. / NATIONAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY / WASHINGTON, D.C. / Patented January 23rd, 1912 on spacer: IMPORTANT NOTICE / DO NOT DESTROY THIS FIBRE SPACER / PART NO. 2541. WHEN ASSEMBLING LAMP / OR RENEWING BATTERIES. PLACE THIS SPACER / OVER BATTERY TERMINALS WITH THIS SIDE / UP. THIS WILL LOCATE TERMINALS IN CORRECT / POSITION TO MAKE ELECTRICAL CONTACT. stamped on side in purple ink: AUG 13 1918