Thomson-Rice Voltmeter, 1888

THF166907 / Thomson-Rice Voltmeter, 1888
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Artifact Overview

Nineteenth-century scientists and electrical engineers devised various types of meters to monitor and measure electrical output. Voltmeters, ammeters, and wattmeters became vital tools in the generation and distribution of electrical power, as well as scientific experimentation. Elihu Thomson, a prolific inventor and co-founder of the Thomson-Houston Electric Company, along with E. W. Rice developed this accurate and affordable voltmeter.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Voltmeter

Date Made

1888

Creator Notes

Thomson-Rice meters were manufactured by Thomson-Houston Electric Company, Lynn, Massachusetts.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

29.1980.1270

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Edison Pioneers.

Material

Metal
Glass (Material)
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Brown
Green
Gold (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 4.25 in
Length: 2.875 in

Inscriptions

on plaque: THOMSON-RICE/ VOLT-METER/ NO. 655
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