Victor Electric Company Motor, 1905-1915
THF165422 / Victor Electric Company Motor, 1905-1915
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Artifact Overview
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, American companies began producing electric motors to power factory machinery, business and medical equipment, as well as household appliances. 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
Motor
Date Made
1905-1915
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2016.0.1.59
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 10.75 in
Length: 5.625 in
Inscriptions
on plate:
TRADE MARK/ VICTOR ELECTRIC CO., CHICAGO./ 1/6 H.P. 110 NO 12995
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