Transformer Device

Manufacturer / MakerCreated by Lionel Corporation New York, New York, founded 1900

Dateca. 1946

Mediummetal, plastic

Dimensions4 3/4 × 3 3/4 × 5 1/2 in. (12.1 × 9.5 × 14 cm)

ClassificationsRecreational Objects

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Eleanor D. Miller

Object numberPC1977.48.44.B

DescriptionThis transformer device is cubed-shaped and monochrome black. The front of the object features a label which reads " Multi-Control" in bold white lettering, while "Transformer" is read below it. The label also specifies technical information regarding the device and likely what other technology it is compatible with based on watts. The label also notably mentions "Lionel / Corporation / New York, N. Y." on the upper right corner. The device comes with various wires, one which is smaller and looks to be detachable, while the other is much thicker and appears to be attached to the device. The device itself appears to have a small lever on the bottom center section and a button in the upper center portion. The box for this device is also included, which is a cubed-shaped light-colored cardboard box with a yellow label in the center. The label largely reads "Lionel / Multi-Control / Transformer" in bold, yellow and white lettering against a blue square. The box also showcases the Underwriters of Laboratories symbol outside the blue square on the left and right.

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