Bergmann & Company Edison Chemical Meter, 1884

THF168425 / Bergmann & Company Edison Chemical Meter, 1884
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Meter (Measuring device)

Date Made

1884

Creator Notes

Designed by Thomas A. Edison and made by Bergmann & Company.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

29.1980.12

Credit

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

Material

Metal
Lead (Metal)

Color

Black (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 14.5 in
Width: 9 in
Length: 5.5 in

Inscriptions

stenciled in white on door: EDISON ELECTRIC LIGHT/ NO. 2./ METER SYSTEM/ PATENTED/ DEC. 27, 81. OCT. 18. 82 & JULY 17. 83/ S 34
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