Tire Caliper, 1916-1920
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Artifact Overview
This tire caliper was used to gauge whether an automobile tire was properly inflated. By measuring and comparing the width of the tire at the bottom (where it bulged from the weight of the car) and at the top (where it didn't), the user could determine if the tire required more air or less air.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Caliper
Date Made
1916-1920
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.185.81
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Leather
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in (unfolded)
Width: 10.25 in (unfolded)
Inscriptions
On case: GOODRICH TIRE CALIPER
On calipers: THE B. F. GOODRICH COMPANY / AKRON, OHIO / GOODRICH INFLATION GAUGE [...]
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