Collection Highlights
Siamese Twins
Date:
1836
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1836.55
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Steam pumper
Object Number:
1998.28
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Iron, paint, string
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 18 x 4 in. ( 17.8 x 45.7 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Cast iron steam pumper with driver, drawn by team of three horses; driver painted red; cream-colored frame and boiler, red wheels and hitch; air chamber painted gold; bell mounted under swingletree; one white and two black horses.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Laura Harding
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
