A collection of electricity and Metropolitan-Vickers objects bequeathed by Frank Harris

Made:
1931-1989
creator:
Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited

A collection of electricity and Metropolitan-Vickers objects bequeathed by Frank Harris, found within his papers.

Details

Category:
Electricity Supply
Object Number:
Y1999.39
type:
collections

Parts

model generator

model generator

Model of upper part of a hydro-electric turbine generator on plinth, c.1930-50.

Measurements:
100 mm x 200 mm .7 kg
Materials:
metal and plastic
Object Number:
Y1999.39.1
type:
model generator
Ready-reckoner nomogram card for steam pressures. Probably used for work with steam turbines by Frank Harris

Ready-reckoner nomogram card for steam pressures. Probably used for work with steam turbines by Frank Harris

Ready-reckoner nomogram card for steam pressures. Probably used for work with steam turbines by Frank Harris, engineer. Made by Metropolitan-Vickers, Manchester, probably as a promotional item.

Measurements:
150 mm x 100 mm 4 g
Materials:
Thin white plastic card with engraved black diagrams and tables
Object Number:
Y1999.39.2
type:
analogue computer
Metropolitan-Vickers playing cards

Metropolitan-Vickers playing cards

Set of promotional Metropolitan-Vickers playing cards owned by Frank Harris, engineer.

Measurements:
100 mm x 80 mm
Object Number:
Y1999.39.3
type:
playing cards
Metropolitan-Vickers playing cards

Metropolitan-Vickers playing cards

Set of promotional Metropolitan-Vickers playing cards owned by Frank Harris, engineer.

Measurements:
100 mm x 80 mm
Object Number:
Y1999.39.4
type:
playing cards