Name/Title
Edison Machine Works Dynamo, (3 folders, ca. 1890)Scope and Content
The blueprint consists of a technical drawing with detailed labeled parts, illustrating the structure and components of the electrical machine. The upper portion of the document features a mechanical schematic, while the lower portion includes a structured numerical table with values in multiple columns, likely correlating to machine specifications. The document is in relatively good condition but exhibits some fraying along the edges and minor signs of wear.Context
This document is an original blueprint from the Edison Machine Works, based in Schenectady, New York. The drawing appears to depict an electrical machine or component, possibly a generator, motor, or transformer, used in early electrical power systems. The table at the bottom of the blueprint likely contains specifications, measurements, or operational parameters for different models or configurations of the machine. In his work for Edison’s business, Lewis Latimer may have visited this plant.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Location
Folder
410os/7Box
410Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States