Electrical adapter travel kit, around 1930

Made:
1920-1930 in Bury
maker:
MK Electric
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we acknowledge Bernice M Norfolk as the owner of the images
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we acknowledge Bernice M Norfolk as the owner of the images
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we acknowledge Bernice M Norfolk as the owner of the images
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we acknowledge Bernice M Norfolk as the owner of the images
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we acknowledge Bernice M Norfolk as the owner of the images
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we acknowledge Bernice M Norfolk as the owner of the images
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we acknowledge Bernice M Norfolk as the owner of the images
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we acknowledge Bernice M Norfolk as the owner of the images
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we acknowledge Bernice M Norfolk as the owner of the images
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we acknowledge Bernice M Norfolk as the owner of the images
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we acknowledge Bernice M Norfolk as the owner of the images
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we acknowledge Bernice M Norfolk as the owner of the images
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we acknowledge Bernice M Norfolk as the owner of the images
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we acknowledge Bernice M Norfolk as the owner of the images
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Electrical adaptor kit in mahogany box with watercolour
Science Museum Group Collection
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Electrical adaptor kit in mahogany box with watercolour
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Electrical adaptor kit in mahogany box with watercolour
Science Museum Group Collection
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Electrical adaptor kit in mahogany box with watercolour instructions, made in Bury by William Hawkrigg Lord in about 1930 and nicknamed the 'go anywhere box'.

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Imagine needing an electrical adapter for every place you visit in the UK. In 1930s Britain electricity suppliers generated power at different voltages in different towns. William Hawkrigg Lord was a regular traveller and came up with an ingenious personal solution. He designed a travel case containing every plug used in Britain at the time.

A 5-amp multi-way distribution and extension box.

Electrical Distribution and Extension Box

1920-1930
The lid for the multi-way distribution and extension box.

Lid for Distribution and Extension Box

1920-1930
A no. 4 2-pin "Old-type" twin connector.

Twin Connector

1920-1930
A no. 2A/2B "standard" twin connector.

Twin Connector

1920-1930
A no. 2A/2B "standard" twin connector.

Twin Connector

1920-1930
A guide made for the electrical adapter kit, identifying the various twin connectors, small adapters and power adapters held in the kit.

Guide for Electrical Adapter Kit

1920-1930
A pair of pliers, an Allen key, a set of mini spanners, a fuse, and a fabric pad, to be used with the electrical adapter kit.

Electrical Adapter Kit Tools

1920-1930
A twin flex coil with Bakelite plug. Wrapped around wooden flex holder.

Twin Flex Coil and Holder

1920-1930
A no. 15 power adapter.

Power Adapter

1920-1930
A no. 15 power adapter.

Power Adapter

1920-1930
A no. 16 power adapter.

Power Adapter

1920-1930
A no. 14 bayonet head with 2-way lamp sockets small adapter.

Small Adapter

1920-1930
A connector for a no. 14 small adapter.

Small Adapter Connector

1920-1930
A no. 17 power adapter.

Power Adapter

1920-1930
A 5-amp fused plug.

5-amp Fused Plug

1920-1930
A William Sanders & Company 3-pin plug, for a twin-connector.

Electric Plug

1920-1930
A plug for use with a twin-connector.

Electric Plug

1920-1930
A no. 10 bayonet end small adapter.

Small Adapter

1920-1930
A no. 12 small adapter.

Small Adapter

1920-1930
A no. 13 small fitting lamp socket adapter.

Small Fitting Adapter

1920-1930
A twin-connector.

Twin-Connector

1920-1930
A no. 5 2-amp bayonet connector.

Electrical Bayonet Connector

1920-1930
A no. 1 "Wylex" old-type twin connector.

Twin Connector

1920-1930
A mahogany box for storing electrical adapter kit, made by William Hawkrigg Lord.

Box for Electrical Adapter Kit

1920-1930

Details

Category:
Electricity Supply
Object Number:
Y2009.35
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), metal (unknown), mahogany (wood), wood (unidentified) and bakelite
Measurements:
Box: 175 mm x 480 mm x 277 mm, 4 kg
type:
adapters
credit:
Gift of Mrs Bernice Norfolk

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