rheostat 340
Dateearly 20th Century
Inventory NumberRS0237
ClassificationResistor
Maker
General Radio Company
1915-present
Cultural Region
Place of Origin
Dimensions9 x 10 x 13 cm (3 9/16 x 3 15/16 x 5 1/8 in.)
Material
DescriptionA General Radio type 340 rheostat with bakelite front/knobs, brass fixtures and walnut case.
Signedetched and white filled on top panel: RHEOSTAT / TYPE 340 / GENERAL RADIO CO. / CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
Inscribedstamped in yellow on side: CRUFT
General Radio Company
Date: early 20th Century
Object number: RS0243b
