cycle timer, electric
Datedated 1983
Inventory Number2004-1-0393
ClassificationTimer Control
Subject
Maker
Zenith Controls Inc.
founded 1923
Owner
Lawrence Bogorad
1921 - 2003
User
Biological Laboratories, Harvard University
founded 1932
Cultural Region
Place of Origin
Dimensions6.6 × 9.1 × 6.3 cm (2 5/8 × 3 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.)
Accessoriescardboard box and photocopy of packing slip in the box.
DescriptionTimer motor, cam and control switch assembeled on steel base. It is meant to be mounted inside a larger apparatus. Rated for 15A, Control Volts: 120V, 60 Hz. Box contains purchase order form.
SignedSigned on paper label "Zenith Controls, Inc."
InscribedBrotherhood of Electrical Workers seal.
FunctionDuring a 100 minute cycle, the timer is on for 2 minutes and off for 98 minutes.
ProvenanceFrom the office of Prof. Lawrence Bogorad, Dept. of Molecular & Cellular Biology, Bio Labs 5100 by Sara Schechner, Spring 2004.
Historical AttributesRemoved from the off ice of Prof. Lawrence Bogorad, Dept. of Molecular & Cellular Biology, Bio Labs 5100 by curator, Sara Schechner Spring 2004.
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