Sewell Cushion Wheel Used on Detroit Fire Engine, 1920-1925
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Artifact Overview
This clever wheel, manufactured by the Sewell Cushion Wheel Company of Detroit, used two felloes -- or rims -- with a rubber cushion sandwiched between them. The design reduced the shock and vibration produced by the solid-rubber tire. Wheels like this were used on heavy commercial vehicles before the adoption of pneumatic truck tires.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tire
Date Made
1920-1925
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Wheel designed and manufactured by Sewell Cushion Wheel Company; tire made by United States Tire Company.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
44.15.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Douglas Sewell.
Material
Rubber (Material)
Wood (Plant material)
Iron (Metal)
Steel (Alloy)
Color
Red
Dimensions
Height: 38.5 in
Width: 11 in
Diameter: 36 in (tire)
Diameter: 31.5 in (wheel)
Inscriptions
Impressed into both sides of tire: UNITED STATES/ HIGH / TRADE MARK / SIZE TIRE / REG U.S.PAT OFF / DD / 1223K128 / 36X5 / 125X76 2 / UNITED STATES TIRE COMPANY / 6 / insignia / S.A.E.
Tag (formerly wired to wheel) marked:GIFT OF THE DETROIT CITY BRANCH OF TIRE COMMISSION APPARATUS BUREAU. On reverse side: THRU MR. DOUGLAS SEWELL, 4091 BEAUFORT...DETROIT 7, MICHIGAN 2/21/44.
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