Breaker, Circuit

Name/Title

Breaker, Circuit

Description

Object has molded white ceramic base; top & bottom edges have threaded posts, nuts & twice bent flat metal connectors; there is a red cylinder attached right & left to top & bottom metal connectors; in center is brown plastic like cap w/finger grips around edges; underside has resinous brown substance poured into 4 connected grooves and 2 isolated squares; grounding wire still attached on front. White base embossed "Western Electric/U.S.A." According to donor was having phone problems; repairman took this piece off, said it was an antique & called it a fuse.

Collection

Vernie Shull

Acquisition

Accession

1988.037

Source or Donor

Vernie Shull

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Place

Location

U.S.A.

Notes

Date: early 20th century Made: Western Electric

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Mar 11, 2002

Create Date

March 13, 2002

Update Date

March 13, 2002