Gaulard & Gibbs Switch, 1882-1888

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Electric switch

Date Made

1882-1888

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Likely manufactured by Lucien Gaulard himself for his and John Dixon Gibbs' firm.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

29.1333.320

Credit

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

Material

Glass (Material)
Wood (Plant material)
Copper alloy
Metal

Color

Brown
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 10.5 in
Width: 13 in
Length: 4.5 in

Inscriptions

etched on glass: GAULARD & GIBBS System
Gaulard & Gibbs Switch, 1882-1888