Thomson-Houston Regulator, 1883-1892

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Electric current regulator

Date Made

1883-1892

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

28.309.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bonstead Electric & Mfg. Co.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Copper alloy
Rubber (Material)
Glass (Material)

Color

Brown
Red
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 16 in
Width: 11 in
Length: 5.25 in

Inscriptions

on plate: AUTOMATIC REGULATOR NO. [blank]/ PATENTED JAN. 20, 80. MAR. 1. 81. FEB. 26.82. FEB. 6.83./ MANUFACTURED BY THOMSON-HOUSTON ELEC. CO. LYNN, MASS. U.S.A. inscribed at top of coils: 1025/ 6.8 AMPS