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engine

Object Details

Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Weedon Manufacturing Co.
date made
1880s
Credit Line
Bequest of August Mencken
Physical Description
black (wheels color)
red (cow catcher, stack, wheel hubs color)
metal, tin (overall material)
brass (overall material)
lead (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 3/4 in x 8 in x 3 in; 14.605 cm x 20.32 cm x 7.62 cm
Object Name
Engine
Other Terms
Engine; Trains; Toys
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