Crocker-Wheeler Motor, 1889-1893

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Artifact Overview

Francis Crocker teamed up with Schuyler Wheeler to form Crocker-Wheeler Electric Motor Company in 1888-89. Their company manufactured motors for use in factories, small shops, offices and homes. Their motors powered lathes, presses, and drills and ran elevators, fans, and sewing machines. The two men were well-respected engineers, both serving as president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Motor

Date Made

1889-1893

Creator Notes

Possibly manufactured by Crocker-Wheeler Electric Motor Company, New York, New York.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

28.340.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Wire

Color

Black (Color)
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 9.75 in
Width: 8.5 in
Length: 9.5 in