Switch

Object detail

Accession number

1982.291.20

Maker

The General Electric Company Limited

Description

Square black plastic box with a switch and fuse unit on top surface. Switch reads "ON" and "OFF" on the ball of the switch. Fuse unit has detachable lid. Metal prong on underside.

Marks

G.E.C. / For A.C. only Embossed
Cat. No. G.E.C. X5784 / Made in England / Made under / British / Patent / No. 6 8012 / To remove cartridge / Split open embracing clips Embossed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

The General Electric Company Limited. Switch, 1982.291.20. 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

Electrical Industrial Heritage Technology

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