Switch

Object detail

Accession number

F2187.9.2004

Maker

The General Electric Company Limited

Description

Triangular-shaped, cream-coloured plastic switch. Rounded edges. In the centre is a hump with a split in the middle to accommodate a switch lever. Green backing with four screw holes.

Marks

B&H/ BS1004/ GEC/ Cat No. DM396/ Made in England / By the / General Electric Co. Ltd of England/ British Registered Design No. 860790 Embossed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

The General Electric Company Limited. Switch, F2187.9.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Switch, Electrical Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Electrical & Magnetic T&E Electrical System Components

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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