Victor Electric Company X-Ray Milliammeter, circa 1900

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Artifact Overview

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, American companies began producing electric-powered motors and related equipment for use in factories, businesses, medical offices, and the home. Victor Electric Company, founded in 1893, specialized in electrical medical equipment, especially that related to X-ray machines. Victor merged with General Electric in 1920.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Milliammeter

Date Made

circa 1900

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2016.0.1.20

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Glass (Material)

Color

Gray (Color)
White (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 10 in
Length: 3.5 in

Inscriptions

on face: X-RAY/ MILLI-AMMETER/ VICTOR
Victor Electric Company X-Ray Milliammeter, circa 1900