Technical Illustration of an Electrical Component
Drawing
This is a hand-drawn technical illustration featuring a mechanical or electrical component. The drawing uses color washes of blue and brown to highlight different elements of the design. The structure appears to be a sectional view of a machine part, possibly related to electrical conduction or an early motor component. The shading and detailing suggest an attempt to illustrate the internal workings, including metal contacts and insulation layers.
This image likely belongs to a collection of technical drawings associated with electrical innovations from the late 19th or early 20th century. Given its style, it could be linked to the work of Lewis H. Latimer or other inventors involved in electrical engineering and early industrial technology. Latimer was known for his contributions to electrical systems, including lightbulb filaments and power distribution infrastructure. This type of drawing would have been used for patent applications, engineering blueprints, or instructional materials.
The Lewis H. Latimer Papers (1870-1929, 1972) [QPL Subgroup]Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]