Electric switch, main

Description

Electric main switch, porcelain covered with large wooden handle, found during alterations to the Scotsman offices, originally wired by The Scottish Electrical Engineering Co. of Edinburgh, early 20th century

Museum reference

T.1938.82

Collection

Technology

Object name

Electric switch, main

Production information

Unknown
Unknown

Date

Early 20th century

Materials

Porcelain, Metal, Wood

Physical description

Porcelain cover, wood handle

Associations

Previous owner: The Scotsman Publications Limited, The Scotsman
Original wirers of switch: Scottish Electrical Engineering Co., Edinburgh

Exhibitions

• Energise (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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