X-Ray Transformer, No. 1639439, Type K916, for GE Portable X-Ray Unit

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X-Ray Transformer for the GE portable X-ray unit used by Charles A.[lexander] Waters (1888-1961), U.S. radiologist, in the 1920's. SEE MG.M-07045.07 for more information about this unit.

Date Made: 1920s

Maker: General Electric Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, Schenectady

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Credit Line: Gift of Whitmer B. Firor, M.D., Charles A. Waters, M.D., and James K. V. Willson, M.D.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.M-07045.01Catalog Number: M-07045.01Accession Number: 217378

Object Name: Case, GeneratorOther Terms: Case, Generator; Diagnostic Medicine

Measurements: overall: 6 3/4 in x 10 1/2 in x 7 1/2 in; 17.145 cm x 26.67 cm x 19.05 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-8f3e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_727552

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