Weston Voltmeter, Used at the Pontiac State Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan, 1901-1910
THF167261 / Weston Voltmeter, Used at the Pontiac State Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan, 1901-1910
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Artifact Overview
In 1898, a modern electric light and power plant was completed at the Eastern Michigan Asylum in Pontiac. Inside, a range of engines, motors, machines and meters helped power the institution's growing infrastructure. This voltmeter was part of the improvements. In 1929, hospital administrators funded a new power plant and this voltmeter was donated to The Henry Ford.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Voltmeter
Date Made
1901-1910
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
31.335.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Michigan State Administrative Board.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 13.5 in
Width: 14.5 in
Length: 5 in
Inscriptions
on face:
WESTON STATION VOLTMETER/ NO 1793/ MADE BY WESTON ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT CO./ NEWARK, N.J., U.S.A.
on plate:
PATENTED/ NOV. 6. 88. / [...] / JUL. 16 01./ DESIGN PATENTS/ JUN. 10, 90./ [...] / MAR. 22. 98.
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