Westinghouse Lightning Arrester, 1889-1891

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THF167197 / Westinghouse Lightning Arrester, 1889-1891
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Artifact Overview

Lightning and other large surges of electricity can damage power systems and electrical apparatus. A lightning arrester diverts these surges and protects equipment. This lightning arrester made by Westinghouse Electric Company was patterned after one patented by Paul Winsor and Alexander Wurts in 1889. Wurts was one of the leaders in lightning arrester development.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Lightning-arrester

Date Made

1889-1891

Creators

Place of Creation

Collection Title

Westinghouse Historical Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

29.1333.276

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company.

Material

Metal
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Brown
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 13 in
Width: 12.5 in
Length: 4.5 in

Inscriptions

on plate: WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CO./ PITTSBURGH PENNA. U.S.A./ A. WURTS & P. WINSOR'S PATENT NO 417694/ DECEMBER 17TH 1889
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