Tool Chest Used by Charles Taylor, While Working for the Wright Brothers, circa 1901
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In 1901, as aviation experiments consumed more of their time and attention, Wilbur and Orville Wright hired mechanic Charles Taylor to manage their bicycle shop. Two years later, Taylor built the four-cylinder engine that powered the 1903 Wright Flyer on its pioneering flight at Kill Devil Hills. Taylor donated the tools he used to The Henry Ford in 1942.
In 1901, as aviation experiments consumed more of their time and attention, Wilbur and Orville Wright hired mechanic Charles Taylor to manage their bicycle shop. Two years later, Taylor built the four-cylinder engine that powered the 1903 Wright Flyer on its pioneering flight at Kill Devil Hills. Taylor donated the tools he used to The Henry Ford in 1942.
Artifact
Toolbox
Date Made
circa 1901
Subject Date
1903-1942
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Wright Cycle Shop
Object ID
42.217.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Charles E. Taylor.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Cast iron
Nickel (Metal)
Color
Brown
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 14.5 in
Length: 24 in
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