United Cinephone Corporation Brochure, "Sun-Switch," 1945
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Artifact Overview
George Devol was a problem solver and prolific inventor, particularly in the area of automation. Around 1940, Devol developed the "Sun Switch," a photoelectric switch, to regulate light levels. Lighting for streets, factories and other public, private and business areas could be turned on and off reliably and efficiently with this device.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Brochure
Date Made
1945
Subject Date
1945
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2012.64.214
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Donated by the Family of George C. Devol.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Inscriptions
Specification Sheet BA / UNITED CINEPHONE CORPORATION / TORRINGTON, CONNECTICUT / [. . .] / Sun-Switch [. . .]
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