Westinghouse Transformer, 1900-1910
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Artifact Overview
Transformers increase or decrease voltage and are essential to alternating current (AC) power systems. In the late 1800s, with the help of transformers, AC power systems proved more efficient and economical than their direct current competitors. Transformers helped convert electricity to high voltage for transmission across long distances, then reduced it to lower, safer voltages for use in homes and factories.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Transformer
Date Made
1900-1910
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.1333.253
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company.
Material
Metal
Wire
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 13.5 in
Width: 12 in
Length: 9 in
Inscriptions
on plate:
1 KW TRANSFORMER/ 210 & 105 VOLTS 7200 ALTS/ SPEC SERIAL 146659
on plate on top:
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC & MFG CO/ PITTSBURG [sic] PA U.S.A./ PATENTED/ JULY 12 '87 - NOV 8 '87 - JULY 9 '89 - MAY 20 '90 - MARCH 1 '92 - JUNE 5 '94 - JAN 1 '95 - NOV 26 '95 - JUNE 26 '00
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