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
Creators
Place of Creation
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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