PAMPHLET
Title:
Model of a steam scow and railroad car, attributed to John Fitch
Creator:
Whittlesey, Charles.
Call #:
PAM. V.1184, NO.21
Extent:
p. 529-532 : ill. ; 27 cm.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Crank: 3 (length) Dimension:H:6.250in W:6.000in L:23.188in
Abstract:
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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).
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:H:12.000in W:10.313in L:30.000in Dimensions of case
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12-paddled steamboat housed in glass and wooden display case. Implements and tools on deck include anchor, ax, barrel, firewood, and rope.