Bosch DU4 Magneto, 1910-1920
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Artifact Overview
Magnetos served as simple, reliable ignition systems for internal combustion engines in early automobiles, motorcycles, and airplanes. Modern ignition magnetos are still found in lawn mowers and chainsaws, and aircraft use magnetos as an independent electrical system. Auto manufacturers, however, found other methods to keep engines turning.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Magneto
Date Made
1910-1920
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
68.19.75
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Samuel L. Scher, M.D.
Material
Metal
Color
Black (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 4 in
Length: 7.5 in
Inscriptions
on plate:
BOSCH/ 3609 TYPE DU4/ 2 DUAL/ 939911
on plate:
Pat. 17. 10.5, 24. 10. 05, 6. 10. 08, Pats. pending.
above trademarks:
Shutz-Merke
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