Voltmeter

Object/Artifact

National Packard Museum

Name/Title

Voltmeter

Entry/Object ID

2006.12.1

Description

Weston Electrical Voltmeter, encased in a solid wood case with metal lock, hinge, and leather strap (broken). Opened; left side contains specifics and procedures for operation. Title reads "Weston Standards Portable Alternating and Direct Current Voltmeter No. 2212. Right side is meter, black with three silver contact points, two black knobs, and two buttons, uppermost reads "120" and the bottom "60" in white on black. Written in gold on meter "Weston Electrical Instrument Co. Newark, N.J. U.S.A." Meter screen is arched and measures in black 0-120 and below in red 0-60. Between contact points is patent information printed in white.

Collection

National Packard Museum