Stanley Transformer, circa 1885
THF154121 / Stanley Transformer, circa 1885
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Transformer
Date Made
circa 1885
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
31.342.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of General Electric Company.
Material
Iron (Metal)
Copper (Metal)
Paper (Fiber product)
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 11 in
Length: 12 in
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