Tachometer

Tachometer

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Description
This tachometer belonged to Joseph Henry, the physicist who served as founding Secretary of the Smithsonian. The inscription reads "CUTLERY CO. / NAUGATUCK / CONN.”
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
tachometer
Measurements
overall: 20 cm x 6.5 cm x 3 cm; 7 7/8 in x 2 9/16 in x 1 3/16 in
overall: 7 3/4 in x 2 1/2 in x 7/8 in; 19.685 cm x 6.35 cm x 2.2225 cm
ID Number
PH.312433
accession number
64599
catalog number
312433
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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