Crank axle, ca. 1900
Contributed by Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum
Item 19297
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A crank axle used for the rear axle on jigger, sloven or Taber drop axle wagons. Crank axle construction lowered the freight bed, giving the wagon a lower center of gravity than traditional wagons for more efficient use of the horsesÂ’ work. The lower height made it easier to load.
Other Information
- Title: Crank axle, ca. 1900
- Creator: Asam, Richard Henry
- Creation Date: 2006-04-06
- Subject Date: circa 1900
- County: Aroostook
- State: ME
- Media: digital photograph
- Dimensions (cm): 13 x 18
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum
109 Main Street, Houlton, ME 04730
207-532-6984
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Agricultural machinery & implements
Axles
Carts & wagons
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