Pratt & Whitney Gear Cutter and Lathe, circa 1900

THF185785 / Pratt & Whitney Gear Cutter and Lathe, circa 1900
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Lathe

Date Made

circa 1900

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

36.59.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Iron (Metal)
Steel (Alloy)

Color

Black (Color)
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 67 in
Width: 40 in
Length: 70 in

Inscriptions

on metal plate: THE / PRATT & WHITNEY Co / MAKERS / HARTFORD, CONN. cast on leg: 42
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