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Voltmeter

Object number2007.167.555

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

Date1953-1960

OriginNewark, NJ

MediumPlastic; Metal; Leather; Paper

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionBlack plastic voltmeter with paper stickers on the base.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 5.375 x 5.75 x 2.125 in. (13.7 x 14.6 x 5.4 cm)
InscriptionsBlack text on the front label states "CHECK BEFORE USING".

Black text on the first sticker on the base states "CALIBRATED / BY / DATE JAN 1977 / NEXT CAL. DUE JAN 1978".

Black text on the paper label states "CHECK BEFORE / USING".

Black text on the larger sticker states "ACV-13 / A.C. VOLTS / 0-5 / 1941 / B-3 (Engrg. Lab)".
MarksBlack text inside the meter states "STYLE 423256 / Westinghouse / ELECT. & MFG. CO. / SER. 75293 / RETOX / VOLTS / ALTERNATING CURRENT / RETOX".

Black text on the silver plaque states "WESTINGHOUSE / METER ENG. LAB. / NEWARK, N.J. / ACV 13".

White text above the plaque states "INSTRUMENT / SECTION".

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