Switch

Object detail

Accession number

1982.291.10

Description

Black porcelain circular switch with the faceplate removed. Circular metal switch casing on a white porcelain base sits next to it with pull-rope emerging from small hole near edge. Both switches mounted on a rectangular piece of wood.

Marks

The Hart & Hegeman Mfg. Co. / Hartford, Conn. U.S.A. / 5A. 250V. 10A. 125V. / Und. Lab. Inst. / Pat. Dec. 25, 1908 Engraved

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Metal
Organic/Vegetal/Wood

Credit Line

Switch, 1982.291.10. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Switch, Electrical Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Electrical & Magnetic T&E Electrical System Components

Collection type

Electrical Industrial Heritage Technology

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Material property Gas Circle Auto part Metal Rim Wood Audio equipment Oval Titanium

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