Federal Electric Company Transformer, circa 1906
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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
circa 1906
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2016.0.1.84
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Porcelain (Material)
Color
Brown
White (Color)
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 15 in
Length: 9.75 in
Inscriptions
stamped into wood on top:
11/ 12000
on porcelain knob:
F.E. CO CHI/ PAT. 9-11-06
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