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Motor, Electric

Object number2007.167.550

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

Date1922-1940

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumMetal; Wood; Paint

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionBlack painted metal alternating current motor with a wooden base. Rectangular wooden base with one hole in each corner. Bolted on top is a cylindrical black painted metal AC motor. Two black cylindrical rods on the front and back that lead to an opening. Black wires bolted to the side. One side has a black metal rod sticking out. Circular black and gold logo on one side. Rectangular black metal plaque with gold text on top.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 8.5 x 9 x 9 in. (21.6 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm)
MarksGold text on the circular logo states "W / WESTINGHOUSE / ELECTRIC".

Gold text on top of the motor states "WESTINGHOUSE / ELECTRIC & MFG. CO. / PITTSBURGH, PA., U.S.A. / ALTERNATING CURRENT MOTOR / TYPE CAH / SINGLE PHASE 545 FRAME / 1/4 HP. CONTINUOUS 50 (degree) C 60 CYCLES / 110 VOLTS 4.8 AMPERES 1725 RPM. / STYLE 291196 SERIAL 3095579 / PATENTED 1-2-12 / 10-27-14 / 4-13-15 / 5-22-17 / (8-1-19) / (Westinghouse logo) / 12-10-12 / 7-29-13 / 8-7-15 / 10-?-? / 9-17-18".

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