U.S. Electric Lighting Company Rheostat, circa 1881
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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 1881
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.1333.329
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Brown
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 15 in
Width: 12 in
Depth: 5.75 in
Inscriptions
stamped on front:
2396
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