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[Trade catalogs from Century Electric Co.]

Catalog Data

Company Name:
Century Electric Co.  Search this
Notes content:
Direct current, induction, storm and splash proof, gear split phase, repulsion start induction single-phase, squirrel cage, and polyphase motors, direct current generators, motor generator sets, battery chargers, rotary converters, Whitaker-Upp system of rifling trucks, oscillating, portable, ceiling, and ventilating fans, wool yarn system of lubrication for small motors, explosion proof motors, automatic and emergency throw over switches, and emergency lighting systems. Company overview of operations ; Portable, oscillating, and ceiling fans ; bonair fans ; capacitator single phase motors ; polyphase motors ; home refrigeration systems, house pumps, oil burners ; 1971 Century motor application guide - three phase / single phase / direct current - 1/20 to 600 Hp motors ; single phase motors ; split phase induction motors ; generators ; submersible pump motors ; direct current motors ; specialized motors...this comprises the uncataloged portion.
Includes:
Trade catalog, price lists, photographs and histories
Black and white images
Color images
Physical description:
93 pieces; 2 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Appliances (household)  Search this
Electrical apparatus and equipment  Search this
Engines and motors: steam; oil; gas; etc.  Search this
Heating; ventilation and air conditioning  Search this
Pumping machinery and air compressors  Search this
Refrigeration and ice-making equipment  Search this
Topic:
Air conditioning  Search this
Air-compressors  Search this
Electric apparatus and appliances  Search this
Engines  Search this
Heating  Search this
Heating and ventilation industry  Search this
Household appliances  Search this
Ice -- Manufacture  Search this
Motors  Search this
Pumping machinery industry  Search this
Refrigeration and refrigerating machinery  Search this
Ventilation  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_9938
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_9938