Tire Drum, 1895
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Artifact Overview
Tires were built on cylindrical drums. Plies were layered on the drum one at a time, and beads were added to the sides, to create what was called a carcass. Tread stock was then wrapped around the carcass and pressed firmly into place with rollers. The carcass was then removed from the drum and formed into shape in a tire mold.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tire drum
Date Made
1895
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
36.756.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company.
Material
Iron (Metal)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 31 in
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