Caille Liberty Drive Outboard Motor, circa 1915
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Artifact Overview
Detroit-based brothers A. Arthur and Adolph Callie were successful manufacturers of coin-operated machines before they formed Callie Perfection Motor Company to build marine engines. Callie offered its Liberty Drive outboard boat motors in one- and two-cylinder versions. The simple, direct-drive units performed well in shallow or weedy waters, but they were difficult to steer when operated at full power.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Outboard motor
Date Made
circa 1915
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
61.42.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Aluminum (Metal)
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 54 in
Width: 15 in
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