Canadian General Electric Co. Rheostat, 1892-1910

THF166179 / Canadian General Electric Co. Rheostat, 1892-1910
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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

1892-1910

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2016.0.1.81

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Wire
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 12 in
Width: 12.5 in
Length: 14.5 in

Inscriptions

on plate: RHEOSTAT/ TYPE KW 15 NO. 958/ MANUFACTURED BY/ CANADIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. LTD./ PETERBOROUGH, ONT.
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