Bosch D4 Magneto, 1906
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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
1906
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
30.318.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of American Bosch Magneto Corporation.
Material
Metal
Color
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 in
Width: 8.25 in
Length: 10.875 in
Inscriptions
on plate:
BOSCH/ NEW YORK/ TYPE D4/ NO 594569
on plate:
PATENTED/ PATENTS PENDING
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