Rheostat, metal, by Curtis Manufacturing Co. of London

Made:
1901-1930 in London
Rheostat, metal, by Curtis Manufacturing Co

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Rheostat, metal, by Curtis Manufacturing Co
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Rheostat, metal, by Curtis Manufacturing Co. of London, early 20th century

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A683060
Materials:
iron
Measurements:
height 162 mm
length 521 mm
width 123 mm
type:
rheostats

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