Edison chemical-type electric meter

Edison chemical-type electric meter

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Object Name
Ammeter
Other Terms
Ammeter; Measuring Devices
Date made
ca1882
ca 1882
associated person
Edison, Thomas Alva
maker
Edison Electric Co.
Measurements
overall: 15 in x 13 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in; 38.1 cm x 34.29 cm x 13.97 cm
ID Number
EM.262476
catalog number
262476
accession number
52260
Credit Line
from the Easton Gas & Electric Company
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Work and Industry: Electricity
Energy & Power
Industry & Manufacturing
Exhibition
Lighting a Revolution
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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