Victor Electric Company Combination Pneumatic and Mechanical Vibratory Massage Motor, circa 1904

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Artifact Overview

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, American companies began producing electric-powered motors and related equipment for use in factories, businesses, medical offices, and the home. Victor Electric Company, founded in 1893, specialized in electrical medical equipment, like this mechanical vibrator massage motor. Victor merged with General Electric in 1920.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Motor

Date Made

circa 1904

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2016.0.1.85

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal

Color

Navy blue
Brown
Gold (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Length: 11 in
Width: 10 in
Height: 7.25 in

Inscriptions

on plate on top: TRADE/ MARK/ VICTOR Electric Co., Chicago/ H.P. 1/8 110 NO 6192