"Bosch Arc Light Magneto for Small 4 Cylinder Automobile Motors," circa 1919

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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

Booklet

Date Made

circa 1919

Subject Date

circa 1919

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

92.150.9725

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)
Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.875 in
Width: 6 in

"Bosch Arc Light Magneto for Small 4 Cylinder Automobile Motors," circa 1919