Variable resistor for arc lamp

Variable resistor mounted on asbestos, then on wooden baseboard. Fitted with two porcelain fuse holders, one brass bayonet lampholder with 2 tumbler switches separate, two linked. In wooden box with input lead. Used in conjunction with ammeter 1990-5036-256 and 1990-5036/258

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/257
type:
variable resistor
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Variable resistor mounted on asbestos, then on wooden baseboard. Fitted with two porcelain fuse holders, one brass bayonet lampholder with 2 tumbler switches separate, two linked. Used in conjunction with ammeter 1990-5036-256 and 1990-5036/258

Variable resistor for arc lamp

Variable resistor mounted on asbestos, then on wooden baseboard. Fitted with two porcelain fuse holders, one brass bayonet lampholder with 2 tumbler switches separate, two linked. Used in conjunction with ammeter 1990-5036-256 and 1990-5036/258

Measurements:
overall: 185 mm x 340 mm x 320 mm,
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and porcelain
Object Number:
1990-5036/257/1
type:
variable resistor
Wooden box for a variable resistor.

Box for a variable resistor

Wooden box for a variable resistor.

Measurements:
overall: 220 mm x 410 mm x 380 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1990-5036/257/2
type:
carton