Westinghouse Transformer, 1887-1889
THF165899 / Westinghouse Transformer, 1887-1889
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Artifact Overview
Transformers increase or decrease voltage and are essential to alternating current (AC) power systems. In the late 1800s, with the help of transformers, AC power systems proved more efficient and economical than their direct current competitors. Transformers helped convert electricity to high voltage for transmission across long distances, then reduced it to lower, safer voltages for use in homes and factories.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Transformer
Date Made
1887-1889
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.1333.237
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company.
Material
Metal
Rubber (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 18 in
Width: 10 in
Length: 8.5 in
Inscriptions
on plate:
THE WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CO/ PITTSBURGH, PA. U.S.A./ MANUFACTURERS UNDER PATENTS OF STANLEY SHALLENBERGER SCHMID & OTHERS/ PATENTED/ MAY 25, 1886 NO 342,553 / [...] / OTHER PATENTS APPLIED FOR/ SIZE/ NO 27852
on plate:
NO 4
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