Jenney Electric Motor Company Rheostat, circa 1892
THF166118 / Jenney Electric Motor Company Rheostat, circa 1892
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Artifact Overview
Rheostats vary the amount of electrical resistance in a circuit. They proved beneficial as the use of electrical power expanded in the late 1800s. Among their many applications, rheostats helped motors start safely, controlled motor speed, maintained a constant current in battery chargers, and adjusted volume and light levels.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Rheostat
Date Made
circa 1892
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2016.0.1.78
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Ceramic (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Copper alloy
Springs (Elastic objects)
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Red
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 12.25 in
Width: 8.75 in
Length: 3.25 in
Inscriptions
on plaque:
JENNEY ELECTRIC MOTOR CO./ VOLTS 110 AMP. 160/INDIANAPOLIS, IND. U.S.A./ PATENTED.
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