Category 7: Distribution & Transportation Objects➔Land Transportation T&E➔Land Transportation Accessories➔Pump, Tire

From F. T. Hill Museum

Accession Number 78-3-3A

Date circa 1920

Description A tire pump with a wooden handle to force the air into the tire. The handle is attached to the metal  post with a bolt and screw. The post fits into a metal fitting to keep the unit air tight. The fitting is on a round tube that has the air hose attached to it. The base of the pump is circular with two indents (one on each side) so that the pump can be fixed to a surface. The air hose is rubber and has metal fittings-one side to attach to the pump and the other to fit onto the tire. 

Materials cast iron meta wood rubber

Measurements Length: 24 inches; Diameter: 4 3/8 inches;
Notes: pump and base


Length: 21 inches; Diameter: 1/2 inch;
Notes: Hose