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Farris Windmill
Artifact
Windmill
Date Made
circa 1650
Summary
The Farris windmill is said to be the oldest windmill in the United States. It was built in the mid-1600s and operated in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The Farris family ran it for three generations, starting in 1782. The wind moved the sails of this windmill to operate the grain milling machinery inside. The stone first floor was added at Greenfield Village.
Creators
Place of Creation
Object ID
35.898.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
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Farris Windmill
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Fanning Mill, circa 1830
Artifact
Fanning mill
Date Made
circa 1830
Summary
Fanning mills, one of the earliest farm machines, mechanized the winnowing process which separates the grain from the lighter chaff and straw with a breeze created by the wind or flapping a bedsheet. A hand-cranked fan blows the grain and chaff across vibrating screens. The heavier grain kernels fall through the screens, and the chaff and straw is blown out.
Creators
Place of Creation
Object ID
00.414.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
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Fanning Mill, circa 1830
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1963 Chrysler Gas Turbine Sedan
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1963
Summary
Many companies experimented with gas turbine cars after World War II. But only Chrysler actually put them into the public's hands. In 1963, Chrysler lent 50 of these head turners to potential customers to get real-world feedback. Users loved the low maintenance and lack of vibration but complained about sluggish acceleration and poor fuel economy. Rising gasoline prices ultimately killed the turbine dream.
Object ID
66.52.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Chrysler Corporation.
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1963 Chrysler Gas Turbine Sedan
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