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Good morning
I am wondering about the statement that the two artifacts pictured are auto parts. The handle can also be used a a ratchet control on a wheel such as shown in the photograph. Without a comparative scale I can not be sure that they do not go together. My first reaction to the photographs is that they are part of a winch or other lifting device that used a gear drive or a ratchet brake. The wheel could also be the hub of a wooden wheel of some unknown size.
Just my two cents.
David Hayes R.P.A.
--- On Sun, 10/18/09, Andrew Robinson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
From: Andrew Robinson <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Help in Identifying Automobile Parts
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2009, 2:08 AM
Hello all,
I am working on my master’s degree on a couple of sites in Southwest
Michigan. We located a number of automobile parts on the surface or just
below the surface. One of the parts appears to be an axle,
another might be a gearshift or emergency brake with a spring-loaded handle,
and “T 240” stamped into the metal. The site dates from the
mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. I am wondering if anyone has any
information/sources to assist in identify the parts and/or the vehicle model
these parts came from.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39493264@N08/
Thank you,
Andrew Robinson
Master's Candidate
USFS Archaeological Crew Lead
Colville National Forest, Newport, WA
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