Paterson & Cooper Cardew Voltmeter, 1885-1895

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Voltmeter

Date Made

1885-1895

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

29.115.19

Credit

From the Collections of the Henry Ford. Gift of Buffalo, Niagara & Eastern Power Co.

Material

Metal
Glass (Material)
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Gold (Color)
White (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 4 in
Width: 43.5 in
Length: 7.25 in

Inscriptions

on face: CARDEW'S VOLTMETER/ PATENT/ PATERSON & COOPER/ LONDON/ 707. on lid of case: 707 on label inside case lid: CARDEW VOLTMETER NO. 707/ To measure 120 Volts total. Current should be kept on continuously. To be used Horizontally/ Resistance 369.9 Ohms at 8° Cent./ 2 op/ 91 SJ