Paper Disc

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Description:

William J. Hammer (1858-1934) began working with Thomas Edison in 1879, assisting in the development of the incandescent light bulb. In time he was known as an electrical engineer and expert on electric power distribution. Other interests included radium, selenium cells, aeronautics, and the transmission of sounds. This paper disc is part of his apparatus for measuring light.

Ref: William J. Hammer, “Method of Measuring Light,” U.S. Patent 333,308 (May 26, 1908).

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PH.320556.02.08Catalog Number: 320556.02.08Accession Number: 241402

Object Name: paper disc

Measurements: overall: 24 in; 60.96 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-7900-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1826201

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