Splitdorf Dixie Magneto, 1915-1925
THF167356 / Splitdorf Dixie Magneto, 1915-1925
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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
1915-1925
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2016.0.1.116
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 3.25 in
Length: 8.5 in
Inscriptions
on front:
MADE IN U.S.A./ DIXIE/ 43/ MADE UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENTS/ [...]/ PATENTS ISSUED AND PENDING IN PRINCIPAL FOREIGN COUNTRIES INCLUDING: CANADA/ [...]/ GREAT BRITAIN/ [...]
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