IRC Rheostat, 1925-1935
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Artifact Overview
When a knob on an electrical device is turned, or a slider is moved, the resistance of the circuit is increased or decreased. The rheostat regulates these operations. Common uses of the rheostat may be found in the volume control knob of a radio, a light switch dimmer, or the speed selection on a fan or motor.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Rheostat
Date Made
1925-1935
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.0.85.716.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 1.875 in
Diameter: 0.25 in
Inscriptions
International Resistance Co.
Durham
1 Meg.
Metallized
Philadelphia
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