Westinghouse Curcular electrical meter, c. 1913

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Westinghouse Curcular electrical meter, c. 1913

Entry/Object ID

1990.26.1

Description

Acc. No. 90.26.1 Subject Category: Bureau of Electricity Date or Period: C. 1913 Object: Meter, electric Description: Meter, circular shaped with glass dial cover. Black painted iron case. Westinghouse Overload Relay. 60 HZ 4-12 amperes, Ser. #851512. Manufactured by Westinghouse Electric & MFG. Co., Pittsburgh, PA. Attached paper seal states "Test 9-18-43." Size: Diameter-6 inches, Depth 6 inches. History of Object: 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

Interpretative Labels

Label

6/15/2020 MvL: label found behind acquisition card 90.26.1: [front:] 90.26.1 thr. 14 Bureau of Electricity City of Alameda Meters, electrical C. 1890's to 1920's Collection of old time electrical meters, residential & commercial, City of Alameda. [back:] Donor: City of Alameda Bureau of Electricity 2000 Grand St. City