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
Creators
Place of Creation
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
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