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Automobile Tiller

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Automobile Tiller

Identifier:
130406
Description:
This tiller is from the donor's first car and was used as a steering mechanism prior to the introduction of the steering wheel on automobiles in 1894. Packard introduced steering wheels on the second car they manufactured in 1899 and from there, they began to replace tiller controls. 
Date:
1890s
Materials:
Metal
Current Location Status:
Deaccessioned
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Mr. George W. Bettes;Mrs. Greta D. Bettes
Related Entities:
George W. Bettes (donor)
Alternate names: Geo. W. Bettes Greta D. Bettes (donor)
Alternate names: Mrs. Geo. W. Bettes
Related Object:
Steamer Tiller
Steamer Tiller