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
Creators
Place of Creation
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
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