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sa0055  

 

 
history and origins
 
Manufacturer / Brand Name
Sawyer-Man

Country of Origin
USA

Factory Location
Unknown

Date of Manufacture
1887
 
electrical attributes
 
Voltage
n/a

Wattage / Candle Power
n/a

Amperage

 

physical attributes
 
Envelope
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Atmosphere
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Finish / Color
Wood
Filament
n/a

 
Base
Thomson-Houston
 
 
comments
  An early wood constructed wall receptacle with integrated safety cut-out intended for a Thomson-Houston type attachment plug. This socket has been identified as a Sawyer-Man product and is illustrated in the December 24th, 1887 issue of the Electrical Review.