Multi-Elmac Receiver for Remote Garage Door Opener, Model C-2-B, 1957-1960
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Artifact Overview
Invented in the 1920s, garage door openers make it easy to park at home. Drivers no longer have to get out of their cars and struggle to open a garage door. This Multi-Elmac electronic opener from Multi-Products Co. was used in the late 1950s.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Garage door opener
Date Made
1957-1960
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1776.1
Material
Rubber (Material)
Steel (Alloy)
Textile
copper alloy
Dimensions
Height: 4.125 in
Width: 6.5 in
Length: 10.625 in
Inscriptions
Multi-Elmac
Model C-2-B Receiver
27.255 MC. Electronic Controls
U.S. Patent No 2,788,521
Serial 30086
Style A
117 Volts 60 Cycles 19V.A.
Multi-Products Company
Oak Park, Michigan
Handwritten label: "Les Henry's garage door opener"
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