USL Battery Corp. Type K-309 Storage Battery, 1905
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Dry-cell battery
Date Made
1905
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
30.877.1
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Color
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)
White (Color)
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 10.75 in
Length: 6.375 in
Inscriptions
on either side:
USL / MADE AT / NIAGARA FALLS
on printed paper label on end:
USL / U.S. LIGHT & HEAT CORPORATION / 3 CELLS TYPE K-9 / MAXIMUM CHARGING RATE - 8 AMPERES / MINIMUM " " - - 4 " / GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS / When charging, unscrew rubber vents to allow gases to / escape freely. Keep the vent holes free from obstructions. / The positive terminal [...] / MANUFACTURED BY / U.S. LIGHT & HEAT CORPORATION / [?] FACTORY, NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. / [?] AND SERVICE STATIONS / [?] CLEVELAND CHICAGO ST LOUIS / [?] SAN FRANCISCO
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