Contributed by an individual through Fryeburg Historical Society
Description
An H.K. Dearborn invention, the 'Flxible,' a boat that had wheels and converted into its own trailer, complete with directional signals. Here it is shown with Howard K. Dearborn and his sister, Pearl, on Lovewells Pond in Fryeburg, Maine.
Howard K. Dearborn, inventor, entrepreneur, philanthropist and engineer, began his career in Ohio. He relocated to Fryeburg, Maine and continued inventing equipment for the nuclear and aircraft industries, as well as creating machines for his personal enjoyment, such as this boat.
-From the private collection of H.K. Dearborn, Fryeburg, Maine.
About This Item
- Title: Flxible boat, ca. 1950
- Creation Date: circa 1950
- Subject Date: circa 1950
- Location: Fryeburg, Oxford County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Collection: Private collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Lakes & ponds--Maine--Fryeburg
- Lovewells Pond (Fryeburg, Me.)
- Boats--Maine--Fryeburg
- Inventions
- Inventors
- Dearborn, Howard K.--Associated objects
People
For more information about this item, contact:
Fryeburg Historical Society83 Portland St, Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 256-3001
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