Gear
Object number2014.109.1
MediumMicarta
Credit LineGift of Edward J. Reis
DescriptionBrown, micarta gear or cog with a hole in the center. Squared notch cut into it running the depth of the gear. Teeth around the circumference.Dimensions2.375 x 4.75 in. (6 x 12.1 cm)InscriptionsHandwriting in pencil on one side reads: "micarta / gears".
Historical NotesMicarta cog made by Westinghouse. Micarta, a form of plastics engineering developed by George Westinghouse, proved crucial in WWII war production development. Cogs such as this were produced by Westinghouse for use in the airplane industry and represent the new composite materials that helped change the nature of warfare between WWI and WWII. While Westinghouse’s mass production of things like helmet safety liners during WWII typically get more attention, the company’s work in smaller engineering components represents their role as a leader in tech fields such as aeronautics, radar, and later nuclear engineering.
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C. and E. Marshall Company
c. 1994
Westinghouse
Westinghouse