Eveready battery, size "D"
Date: circa 1950
Inventory Number: 2003-1-0109
Classification: Physics
Subject:
Maker: Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation (1917 - 1957)
User: Department of Physics, Harvard University (founded 1884)
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Place of Origin:
Dimensions:
6 x 3.5 cm (2 3/8 x 1 3/8 in.)
Description:
Cylindrical battery with normal poles at each end. Size "D" as they are known today, No. 950. Printed on the side is "FOR BEST RESULTS PUT IN SERVICE BEFORE SEP 1953"
Signedon battery, sideways: A NATIONAL CARBON PRODUCT
Inscribedon battery, one side: EVEREADY / TRADE-MARKS / "NINE 9 LIVES" / RECOVERS POWER BETWEEN USES
on battery, other side: EVEREADY / TRADE-MARKS / "NINE 9 LIVES" / BOUNCES BACK FOR EXTRA LIFE
sideways: FOR BEST RESULTS PUT / IN SERVICE BEFORE SEP 1953
on battery, other side: EVEREADY / TRADE-MARKS / "NINE 9 LIVES" / BOUNCES BACK FOR EXTRA LIFE
sideways: FOR BEST RESULTS PUT / IN SERVICE BEFORE SEP 1953
Curatorial RemarksWas deaccessioned from the collection for security and reasons.
ProvenanceFrom the Department of Physics, Cyclotron Laboratory, Harvard University.