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1990.1.2

ID Number: 1990.1.2
Category: Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Sub-category: land transportation - motorized
Item Name: tire
Maker: Kelsey Wheel CO.
Materials: RUBBER
Measurements: overall: 3 1/2 in
Description: Round; black rubber; slightly raised lettering (see Marks).
History: The automotive wheel consists of 12 wooden spokes, a steel rim, brass hubcap, and a Goodyear tire which reads "Goodyear/Oversize 10 x 3 1/2/Made in Canada" It was manufactured by Kelsey Wheel (the year of manufacture is unknown). Kelsey Wheel began operations in Nov., 1913 turning out both auto bodies and wheels. It had doubled in size by 1919 and as Kelsey-Hayes Canada, is still a major employer in Windsor. The donor was a Kelsey Hayes employee.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

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Automotive subject

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