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One drawing that shows three views of an engine block

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Description:
One drawing that shows three views of an engine block. The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows top, side, and end views of a 4-cylinder engine block. Various internal and exterior details are shown including cylinders, valves, spark plug, crankshaft, fan, belts, and a generator. A handwritten note in black pencil on the left side of the sheet shows "See later layout for chain drive at rear of flywheel. Motor for 'JSB' luxurious light car described in printed circular Sept., 1921. Drawn in Calif." Another handwritten note near the lower right edge shows "Propeller shaft at low level to gain 16" low floor." The drawing is signed "JSB [James Scripps Booth] Started 8-29-21" in pencil near the center lower edge of the sheet.
Date Issued:
1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Automotive: Industrial
Subject Topic:
Engine Blocks and Luxurious Light Car
Subject Name:
Booth, James Scripps
Rights:
No Copyright - United States
URL:
http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/A533971D-7B35-4D16-ACA2-067100923084