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ammeter for use with Zeiss photomicrographic apparatus

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ammeter for use with Zeiss photomicrographic apparatus

Date: circa 1920
Inventory Number: 2007-1-0115
Classification: Ammeter
Subject:
physics, electricity, photography,
Maker: Weston Electrical Instrument Corporation (founded 1888)
User: Bussey Institution (1871 - 1936)
User: Gray Herbarium (founded 1842)
Donor: Elso S. Barghoorn (1915 - 1984)
Cultural Region:
United States,
Place of Origin:
Newark,
Dimensions:
11.5 x 10 x 10 cm (4 1/2 x 3 15/16 x 3 15/16 in.)
Material:
copper,
Description:
Wedge-shaped box with black crackle finish houses a standard Weston ammeter, model 301. It measures amps of direct current from 0-20. Two binding posts are on top. The dial is white.
SignedWESTON ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT CORP., NEWARK, N.J., U.S.A
InscribedNo. 936489

MODEL 301

PAT. NOV.6.'88. APR.29.'90. FEB.17.'91. OCT.4.'98. JULY.16.'01

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