Light Switch

Object detail

Accession number

1982.94.17

Production period

1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s

Description

A light switch with a metal pull chord. Brown plastic outlet and white porcelain base connected to a varnished wood mount. Metal pull cord is ball-bearing chain with large ball at end. Two metal screws protruding from base.

Marks

5AMP. 250V / Made in England Inscribed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Light Switch, 1982.94.17. 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

Collection type

Electrical Industrial Heritage Technology

Subject auto tags

Art Wood Audio equipment Circle Auto part Electric blue Varnish Creative arts Automotive wheel system Fashion accessory

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