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Artifact

Crude Oil Dipping Machine

Description

  • A crude oil dipping machine shown unfolded for use. 
  • The machine is being pulled into place by a horse.

Background Information

  • The crude oil dipping machine was invented by Henry Gregory. It was used at wells which did not produce enough oil to put up equipment for pumping the oil to the surface. 

  • The machine ran a bailer down to the crude oil and was pulled back up to the surface to be dumped. 

Map Location

Latitude: 42° 54' 25.747" N
Longitude: 82° 10' 4.663" W

Date

ca. 1910-1920

Dimensions

inches
Length:
4.5
Height:
6.3

Events, Places, People

  • Henry Gregory
  • Lambton County

Originating Location

North America›Canada›Ontario›Lambton County

Subject

  • A crude oil dipping machine on a cart with four wheels being pulled by a horse. There are three main poles and a support pole running down towards the horse.

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