Shearing Machine [Sheep]

Object detail

Accession number

F2386.2004

Maker

Chicago Flexible Shaft Company

Description

Sheep shearing clippers made by Chicago Flexible Shaft Co. Three legged stand, metal painted green, central shaft attaches to circular cased gear components that are operated by crank arm and wooden handle. Chain on the side attached to sheep shearing clippers. Flexible shaft missing.

Marks

STEWART / BALL-BEARING / SHEEP-SHEARING / MACHINE / MADE / BY CHICAGO / FLEXIBLE / SHAFT CO Embossed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Chicago Flexible Shaft Company. Shearing Machine [Sheep], F2386.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Machine, Textile Machine, Textile Shearing Tools & Equipment for Materials Textileworking T&E Textile Manufacturing Equipment

Production place

Chicago Illinois United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Primary Industries Industrial Heritage Technology

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