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Image of Straight air brake valve from Seattle cable car, 1912-1940
1959.1618.44
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Straight air brake valve from Seattle cable car, 1912-1940

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This type of air brake valve, made by the National Brake and Electric Company in Milwaukee, was used by Seattle cable cars run from 1912-1940 by the Seattle Municipal Street Railway, a city-owned transit network.
ID Number: 1959.1618.44
Date: 1912-1940
Physical Description: 1 Brake, Service; metal; 7.5 in.H x 10 in.W x 5.75 in.D
Place Made: United States of America, WISCONSIN, Milwaukee
Credit: MOHAI, 1959.1618.44
Subjects: Transportation, Government and Public Services

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