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Object Details
Date 1887-1903 Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Test Manufacturer Smithsonian Institution
Physical Description Mandrel used for shaping copper tubing of burners; An object, much like a rolling pin, with 1.125" grooves spiraling up. The indication here is that objects like this were used to make water condenser tubing or fuel lines for experimental aerodromes. Stored with A19820929000 Dimensions 3-D (Overall): 46.4 × 6.3 × 7.6cm (1 ft. 6 1/4 in. × 2 1/2 in. × 3 in.)
Materials Wood
Varnish
Ferrous Alloy
Copper Alloy
Inventory Number A19820973000 Credit Line Transferred from the Smithsonian Institution to the United States National Museum. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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