"Hy-Ben-Jo-Bill" Miniature Portable Steam Engine Used by Ford Family, 1920-1924

THF370792 / "Hy-Ben-Jo-Bill" Miniature Portable Steam Engine Used by Ford Family, 1920-1924

Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Steam engine (Engine)

Date Made

1920-1924

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Steam engine designed by Howard Simpson and made by Ford Motor Company. Steam gauge manufacturered by Crosby Steam Gage and Valve Company of Boston, Massachusetts.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.2.29.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Rubber (Material)

Color

Gray (Color)
Red
Gold (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 61 in
Width: 36.5 in
Length: 87 in

Inscriptions

on medallion on front: HY / BEN / JO / BILL

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