D. Chamberlain Lathe, circa 1865

THF171343 / D. Chamberlain Lathe, circa 1865
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Lathe

Date Made

circa 1865

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America

Object ID

00.523.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Iron (Metal)
Steel (Alloy)

Color

Black (Color)
Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 47 in
Width: 98 in
Length: 35 in

Inscriptions

maker plate on front of lathe: D. CHAMBERLAIN / BOSTON
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