Electric motor

Made:
1900-1910 in Paris
maker:
Gaiffe, Adolphe
Electric motor Electric motor, by A. Gaiffe, Paris, 1900-1910, owned by Dr. A
Electric motor Electric motor, by A. Gaiffe, Paris, 1900-1910, owned by Dr. A

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Electric motor, by A. Gaiffe, Paris, 1900-1910, owned by Dr. A
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Electric motor, by A. Gaiffe, Paris, 1900-1910, owned by Dr. A. Bruce, Edinburgh, 1900-1910

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602452
Materials:
base, oak, motor, iron (cast), painted, motor, brass, motor, copper, motor, steel, mechined, insulators, plastic and insulators, cotton
Measurements:
length 360 mm
height 250 mm
width 240 mm
type:
electric motors
credit:
Bruce, A.N.

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