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- Replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer - This copy of the 1903 Wright Flyer faithfully replicates the original aircraft. On December 17, 2003, the replica attempted to duplicate the Wright brothers' first flight at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, exactly one hundred years after that historic feat. The attempt was foiled by bad weather, though the replica flew successfully in earlier tests.
- 1903
- Collections - Artifact
Replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer
This copy of the 1903 Wright Flyer faithfully replicates the original aircraft. On December 17, 2003, the replica attempted to duplicate the Wright brothers' first flight at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, exactly one hundred years after that historic feat. The attempt was foiled by bad weather, though the replica flew successfully in earlier tests.
- Red River Cart Replica, circa 1925 - From the 1820s to the 1850s, hundreds of these simple, rugged carts transported annual supplies to the Red River Valley settlements of Minnesota and Manitoba, Canada. On return trips, the carts -- each drawn by a single ox -- carried meat, furs, and skins to St. Paul. This replica was probably built for exhibition by the Great Northern Railway.
- circa 1925
- Collections - Artifact
Red River Cart Replica, circa 1925
From the 1820s to the 1850s, hundreds of these simple, rugged carts transported annual supplies to the Red River Valley settlements of Minnesota and Manitoba, Canada. On return trips, the carts -- each drawn by a single ox -- carried meat, furs, and skins to St. Paul. This replica was probably built for exhibition by the Great Northern Railway.
- Replica of 1896 Ford Quadricycle - George DeAngelis built this replica of Henry Ford's first automobile, the 1896 Quadricycle, for the centennial of Ford's birth in 1963. DeAngelis spent three years on the project, working nights and weekends. He built most of the vehicle's parts from scratch. DeAngelis drove the replica through Detroit on June 4, 1963 -- exactly 67 years after Ford first drove the original.
- 1960-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Replica of 1896 Ford Quadricycle
George DeAngelis built this replica of Henry Ford's first automobile, the 1896 Quadricycle, for the centennial of Ford's birth in 1963. DeAngelis spent three years on the project, working nights and weekends. He built most of the vehicle's parts from scratch. DeAngelis drove the replica through Detroit on June 4, 1963 -- exactly 67 years after Ford first drove the original.
- Telimco Spark Transmitter, Model 1086 - The Telimco is believed to be one of the first complete radio sets offered for sale to the general public. Listed in a 1905 issue of Scientific American, this wireless telegraph outfit was "guaranteed to work up to one mile." This artifact was donated by its inventor--Hugo Gernsback--one of the first publishers of the science fiction genre.
- 1905-1906
- Collections - Artifact
Telimco Spark Transmitter, Model 1086
The Telimco is believed to be one of the first complete radio sets offered for sale to the general public. Listed in a 1905 issue of Scientific American, this wireless telegraph outfit was "guaranteed to work up to one mile." This artifact was donated by its inventor--Hugo Gernsback--one of the first publishers of the science fiction genre.
- Telimco Radio Receiver, Model 1086 - The Telimco is believed to be one of the first complete radio sets offered for sale to the general public. Listed in a 1905 issue of Scientific American, this wireless telegraph outfit was "guaranteed to work up to one mile." This artifact was donated by its inventor--Hugo Gernsback--one of the first publishers of the science fiction genre.
- 1905-1906
- Collections - Artifact
Telimco Radio Receiver, Model 1086
The Telimco is believed to be one of the first complete radio sets offered for sale to the general public. Listed in a 1905 issue of Scientific American, this wireless telegraph outfit was "guaranteed to work up to one mile." This artifact was donated by its inventor--Hugo Gernsback--one of the first publishers of the science fiction genre.
- Rolls-Royce "Spirit of Ecstasy" Hood Ornament - Many early 20th century luxury automobile manufacturers outfitted their vehicles with hood ornaments or mascots. These decorative mascots were not only an advertisement for the company, they were a symbol of the car owner's wealth and good taste. Rolls-Royce affixed versions of this windswept mascot, designed by Charles Sykes, to the fronts of their models.
- 1911
- Collections - Artifact
Rolls-Royce "Spirit of Ecstasy" Hood Ornament
Many early 20th century luxury automobile manufacturers outfitted their vehicles with hood ornaments or mascots. These decorative mascots were not only an advertisement for the company, they were a symbol of the car owner's wealth and good taste. Rolls-Royce affixed versions of this windswept mascot, designed by Charles Sykes, to the fronts of their models.
- Bangor & Aroostook Railroad Passenger Coach Replica - This coach replicates a typical passenger car used on American railroads circa 1860. Its varnished interior surfaces resisted dirt and stains, while its mohair-covered seats stood up to heavy use. Opening windows offered ventilation in summer, and a woodstove provided heat in winter. Other amenities included a drinking water dispenser and a small restroom.
- 1855-1865
- Collections - Artifact
Bangor & Aroostook Railroad Passenger Coach Replica
This coach replicates a typical passenger car used on American railroads circa 1860. Its varnished interior surfaces resisted dirt and stains, while its mohair-covered seats stood up to heavy use. Opening windows offered ventilation in summer, and a woodstove provided heat in winter. Other amenities included a drinking water dispenser and a small restroom.
- Replica of Stephenson's 1829 "Rocket" Locomotive - When England's Liverpool and Manchester Railway held a contest in 1829 to find the best locomotive design for its line, George Stephenson's <em>Rocket</em> took the prize. The <em>Rocket</em>'s horizontal boiler, with cylinders directly connected to its driving wheels, set the standard pattern for all subsequent locomotives. Henry Ford commissioned this replica from the original builders in 1928.
- 1829
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Replica of Stephenson's 1829 "Rocket" Locomotive
When England's Liverpool and Manchester Railway held a contest in 1829 to find the best locomotive design for its line, George Stephenson's Rocket took the prize. The Rocket's horizontal boiler, with cylinders directly connected to its driving wheels, set the standard pattern for all subsequent locomotives. Henry Ford commissioned this replica from the original builders in 1928.
- Replica Ford Type 40 Storage Battery - Ford Motor Company sold branded car batteries as part of its accessories program. The dry-cell batteries were made with 13 plates (Type A), 15 plates (Type B) or 17 plates (Type 40) per cell, with more plates meaning a higher ampere-hours rating. Discounts were offered to customers who traded in old batteries when buying new ones.
- Collections - Artifact
Replica Ford Type 40 Storage Battery
Ford Motor Company sold branded car batteries as part of its accessories program. The dry-cell batteries were made with 13 plates (Type A), 15 plates (Type B) or 17 plates (Type 40) per cell, with more plates meaning a higher ampere-hours rating. Discounts were offered to customers who traded in old batteries when buying new ones.
- 1927 Ryan "Brougham" NYP B-1 Monoplane, Replica of the "Spirit of St. Louis" - Warner Bros. built this airplane for its 1957 movie <em>The Spirit of St. Louis</em>. The film's star, Jimmy Stewart, donated it to The Henry Ford in 1959. The replica is faithful to Charles Lindbergh's original with two exceptions. The replica's wingspan is shorter, and its cabin has two seats. On Lindbergh's plane, large fuel tanks left room for only one seat.
- 1927
- Collections - Artifact
1927 Ryan "Brougham" NYP B-1 Monoplane, Replica of the "Spirit of St. Louis"
Warner Bros. built this airplane for its 1957 movie The Spirit of St. Louis. The film's star, Jimmy Stewart, donated it to The Henry Ford in 1959. The replica is faithful to Charles Lindbergh's original with two exceptions. The replica's wingspan is shorter, and its cabin has two seats. On Lindbergh's plane, large fuel tanks left room for only one seat.