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Edison Battery

Category

Science and Technology

Classification

CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Energy Production T&E - Power Producing Equipment - Battery, Electrical

Object Origin
Manufacturer:

Thomas A. Edison, Inc.

Place of Production:

United States of America

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Clear glass cylindrical jar with white ceramic lid containing five (5) flat, rectangular zinc and copper metal plates. The plates are hanging from the lid by a copper stem and bolts that are screwed on top of the lid. A spiral wire connected to the side of one of the silver plates extends through a small hole in the lid. Text is molded on the top of the lid, sides of the zinc plates, and the front and back of the jar.

Materials:

glass

zinc

copper

Marks: On lid: "EDISON / MADE IN U.S.A." Front of jar: "MADE IN U.S.A." Back of jar: "T.M.REG.U.S.PAT.OFF" Side of plates: "EDISON"

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 13.75 in, Diameter: 7 in
    Weight: 10 lbs

Credit

Gift of Thomas A. Edison, Inc., 33.912.3.6

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