Hubbell porcelain plug receptacle

Hubbell porcelain plug receptacle

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Description (Brief)
A porcelain electrical socket, recessed wall mounted. Unit shows a 2-part construction with a porcelain module having two parallel slots -- -- set in a porcelain holder. Molded on top and bottom: "Hubbell / 10A250V", also on bottom: "46". Unit came with plug 311548.11.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Receptacle
electrical plug, receptical
Other Terms
Receptacle; Components; Power and Lighting; Power and Lighting
date made
ca 1910
maker
Harvey Hubbell Inc.
Measurements
overall: 3 5/8 in x 1 3/4 in x 1 3/4 in; 9.2075 cm x 4.445 cm x 4.445 cm
ID Number
EM.311548.12
catalog number
311548.12
accession number
149123
Credit Line
from W. W. Stuart
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National Museum of American History
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