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Motor, Electric

Object number2001.111.1

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric Company (founded 1945)

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

Date1897

MediumIron; Copper, Brass; Rubber; Wire; Wood; Fabric

Credit LineGift of Westinghouse Technology Service

DescriptionIndustrial-size DC current drive motorDimensions31.9999 x 29.4999 x 44.9999 in. (81.3 x 74.9 x 114.3 cm)
SignedID plate on frame reads: WESTINGHOUSE Electric & M
InscriptionsMarks: No. 237601 small oval tag marked 208; Patent plate reads: Westinghouse E&M Co. Pittsburg, pa. USA PATENTED May 6 '90 / Mar. 22 '92 / Mar. 24 '96 / Jun 30 '96 / Dec 15 '96 / Jan 12 '97 / May 11 '97
Retailer: Pittsburgh
Signature/Inscription: ID plate on frame reads: WESTINGHOUSE Electric & Mfg. Co. Pittsburg, U.S.A. Direct Current Motor Constant Speed Type 15HP / EMF220 / Full Load Speed..
MarksNo. 237601 small oval tag marked 208; Patent plate reads: Westinghouse E&M Co. P
Historical NotesThis motor was originally used to power the main shafting at a fiber mill in Augusta, Maine. Westinghouse records suggest that it was constructed in 1906, remaning in service until 1976. Tthe motor eventually was used as an instructional device at the Westinghouse technical training program;

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