C & C Electric Motor Company Type 1N Electric Fan Motor, circa 1887
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Artifact Overview
Companies began producing small electric motors in the late 1800s to power household appliances like electric fans. The first fans, driven by direct current motors, were bulky and potentially dangerous due to exposed electrical components and blades. Advancements in motor technology--specifically the reliable, compact alternating current motor--and inexpensive electrical power made fans available to a growing number of Americans.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Motor
Date Made
circa 1887
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
31.982.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in
Width: 6.5 in
Length: 8 in
Inscriptions
on plate:
C. & C. Electric Motor Co./ 88 90 92 South 5th Ave./ New York, U.S.A./ Patented Dec. 21, 1886/ FAN OUTFIT/ Type 1N No 1991/ 110 Volts [blank] Amperes
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