Doorbell with Transformer Associated with Edward Hebern
Doorbell with Transformer Associated with Edward Hebern
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- Description
- The American inventor Edward Hebern (1869-1952) designed a series of machines for encrypting messages. The Smithsonian collections include a few of these as part of accession 1991.0190. Like many inventors, Hebern accumulated a variety of spare parts. These are some of them, part of museum transaction 1991.3033.
- The dimensions given for the doorbell and transformaer do not include cord or wires. The object is in two parts. The bell has black metal framework with cloth-covered cord leading to plug. It is marked: BELL 8 VOLTS. The transformer has steel framework with one red and one black wire coming out back. It is marked: BELL 8V.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- doorbell with transformer
- maker
- Edward Hebern
- Measurements
- overall: 6.3 cm x 13.2 cm x 7 cm; 2 15/32 in x 5 3/16 in x 2 3/4 in
- ID Number
- 1991.3033.090
- catalog number
- 1991.3033.090
- nonaccession number
- 1991.3033
- Credit Line
- Gift of T. Scripps Downing
- subject
- Mathematics
- Codes and Ciphers
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- Medicine and Science: Mathematics
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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