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James Lee Simmons began designing, experimenting, and making propellers first at his Washington Aeroplane Company factory located on Water Street in the southwestern area of the district during the 1909-1910 period. This artifact is of a very early vintage, and is fitted with a sprocket attachment for a chain drive. By 1913, the company also manufactured a line of "Columbia" monoplanes, biplanes, and flying boats based on European and American designs.

Like other early aircraft manufacturers, Simmons also fabricated Wright-type propellers for $100 (closer to $2,000 in modern currency) a pair, as well as variations of Chauviére and other French designers in two-, three-, and four-blade configurations.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PROPULSION-Propellers & Impellers Manufacturer Simmons Accessories Inc.
 Physical Description Type: Two-Blade, Fixed-Pitch, Wood Diameter: 244 cm (96 in.) Chord: 25.4 cm (10 in.) Engine Application: Unknown Dimensions 3-D (Propeller): 243.8 × 24.1 × 11.1cm, 6.4kg (8 ft. × 9 1/2 in. × 4 3/8 in., 14lb.)
3-D (Hub Parts): 34.9 × 19.7 × 19.7cm, 6.8kg (1 ft. 1 3/4 in. × 7 3/4 in. × 7 3/4 in., 15lb.)
Storage (Aluminum Pallet): 124.5 × 337.2 × 112.7cm, 222.7kg (4 ft. 1 in. × 11 ft. 3/4 in. × 3 ft. 8 3/8 in., 491lb.)
 Materials Laminated wood, Steel, Museum Varnish, Paint
 Inventory Number A19610009000 Credit Line GIft of Mrs. Bernie Golden Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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