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Measurements:
overall: 14 in x 12 1/2 in; 35.56 cm x 31.75 cm
overall-engine: 9 3/4 in x 12 1/2 in x 5 7/8 in; 24.765 cm x 31.75 cm x 14.9225 cm
overall-smokestack: 7 1/2 in x 1 5/8 in; 19.05 cm x 4.1275 cm
Object Name:
toy, steam engine and boiler
Place made:
Germany
Date made:
20th century
Description (Brief):
This toy steam engine was produced in Germany by an unknown maker during the early 20th century. Comparisons to other engines reveal similarities to the Schoenner 107 toy steam engine, which was manufactured during the early 20th century. Jean Schoenner formed his company in 1875, but sold the business to Falk in 1912. The overtype engine has a firebox that shows wear, with a silver boiler, horizontal valve engine, and flywheel. The engine has platform steps on the front and side, and the base is stamped “F144.”
Location:
Currently not on view
Related Publication:
Maass, Eleanor A.. Greville Bathe's "Theatre of Machines": The Evolution of a Scholar and His Collection
Credit Line:
Bequest of the Estate of Greville I. Bathe
ID Number:
MC.328935
Catalog number:
328935
Accession number:
278175
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Work and Industry: Mechanical and Civil Engineering
Family & Social Life
Engineering, Building, and Architecture
Engineering Steam Toys and Models
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-9f98-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_847217