Boston Motor Company Toy Motor, circa 1894

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Electric motor

Date Made

circa 1894

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

61.110.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Julius M. Hoffer.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Bakelite (TM)
Metal

Color

Black (Color)
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 in
Width: 6 in
Length: 6 in

Inscriptions

around edge of motor: BOSTON MOTOR COMPANY PATENTED NOVEMBER 15, 1892 on piece of paper taped to front: BOSTON 2 POLE TOY MOTOR - 1892/...
Boston Motor Company Toy Motor, circa 1894