Westinghouse Ammeter, c. 1914

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Westinghouse Ammeter, c. 1914

Entry/Object ID

1990.26.7

Description

Acc. No. 90.26.7 Subject Category: Bureau of Electricity Date or Period: 1914 Object: Meter, electric Description: Meter, circular shaped, with glass dial cover. Black painted iron case. Westinghouse Ammeter. A.C. 0-500 amperes. Serial #525165. Manufactured by Westinghouse Electric & MFG. Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Patented-July 11, 1905. Size: Diameter-7 1/4 inches, depth-4 inches. History of Object: From a collection of old-time electrical meters, residential & commercial, City of Alameda. Acquired from: City of Alameda Bureau of Electricity 2000 Grand St. City Date: 7-7-1990