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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Boat, Steam
Description:  
Crank: 3 (length) Dimension:H:6.250in W:6.000in L:23.188in
Creator:
Fitch, John
Dates:
1785
Abstract:  

A hollow white pine model, exhibiting a paddle system. One side carries eight paddles on an endless chain. One of the two sprockets carrying this chain extends through the model to a wooden lever on the other side. Through this lever the movement of the paddle-chain can be demonstrated. Unmarked. (Robert P. Multhauf, "Catalogue of Instruments and Models," 1961).
Call #:  
58.9



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Boat, Steam
Description:  
Dimension:H:12.000in W:10.313in L:30.000in Dimensions of case
Creator:
Fitch, John
Dates:
1786-87
Abstract:  

12-paddled steamboat housed in glass and wooden display case. Implements and tools on deck include anchor, ax, barrel, firewood, and rope.
Call #:  
2009.50