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Title: Highest Award - 1876 - International Exhibition Philadelphia
Date(s): 1876
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Description: Written on verso: 'Hoopes, Bro. & Darlington West Chester, Pa., and 27 James St Long Acre London,' ; 'Centennial Photographic Co., International Exhibition Edward L. Wilson, W. Irving Adams Proprietors' ; '#2344'
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_001
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection

Title: Hoopes, Bro. & Darlington letterhead
Date(s): 1876/1900, 1876, 1900
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_003_b
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection

Title: Applying rim to the wheel, from 'The Wooden Wheel Industry'
Date(s): 1948
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Description: Written on verso: 'The rim is applied to the wheel in this especially designed jig.'
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_034
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection

Title: Rubbing wheels with linseed oil, from 'The Wooden Wheel Industry'
Date(s): 1948
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Description: Written on verso: 'In one corner of the blacksmith shop at the wooden wheel plant, wheels are rubbed with linseed oil; some receive a primer coat, usually red. The operator of the machine at right dulls spoke ends for screws.'
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_037
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection

Title: Hoopes, Bro. & Darlington postcard
Date(s): 1876/1900, 1876, 1900
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_003_a
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection

Title: Riveting through iron wheel hub, from 'The Wooden Wheel Industry'
Date(s): 1948
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Description: Written on verso: 'Riveting through iron hub that strengthens the hub-and-spoke union.'
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_035
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection

Title: J.W. Bates in Hoopes, Bro. & Darlington booth for sesquicentennial celebration
Date(s): 1949
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Description: Written on verso: 'J. W. Bates, Sup't. in HB&D booth at Ind. Exh. Armory for Sesqui-Centennial Celebration Sept 1949.'
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_005
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection

Title: Hoopes, Bro. & Darlington letterhead
Date(s): 1876/1900, 1876, 1900
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_003_c
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection

Title: Rough-turning spokes on lathe, from 'The Wooden Wheel Industry'
Date(s): 1948
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Description: Written on verso: 'Spokes are rough-turned on this lathe.'
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_032
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection

Title: Inspecting spokes at the spoke-throating machine, from 'The Wooden Wheel Industry'
Date(s): 1948
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Description: Written on verso: 'R - Jesse Bates; L - Chas. Reed; C - James Ney; J. W. Bates, Plant Sup't, of HB&D in W. Chester, Pa., Messrs. Reed (foreman) & Ney at the spoke-throating machine. Bates inspects spokes before and after throating.'
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_038
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection

Title: Applying the rim to the wheel, from 'The Wooden Wheel Industry'
Date(s): 1948
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Description: Written on verso: 'Thomas Hoopes, Jr., head of the Pa., firm, and Bates, Plant Sup't. Mr. Hoopes is applying the rim to the wheel in a jig designed for this purpose.'
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_036
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection

Title: Driving spokes on steel horse, from 'The Wooden Wheel Industry'
Date(s): 1948
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Description: Written on verso: 'Walter Kreile drives spokes on steel horse. Glue is applied to the ends of the spokes first. An empty hub, enclosed in iron casing, can be seen in foreground of spoke ends.'
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_039
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection

Title: Lathe in operation at Hoopes, Bro. & Darlington sawmill (Brooksville, Fla.)
Date(s): 1910?, 1910
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Description: Written on verso: 'HB&D spoke Lathe in operation at Brooksville, Fla. Sawmill' ; 'Right: Frank Reagan son of Mgr. & mgd plant.'
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_077
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection

Title: Blacksmith and wheelwright shops (Chadds Ford, Pa.)
Date(s): 1938~, 1938
Contributor(s): Seal, Edward J., 1896-1955 (photographer)
Description: The lettering on the front gable reads, 'J. H. Brittingham / Lumber & Steam Fitter.'
Collection ID: Edward J.S. Seal photographic reproductions (Accession 1971.336)
Hagley ID: 71336_155
Collection: Edward J.S. Seal Photograph Collection

Title: The Last Wheel Works: The Industrial Archaeology of a Wood Wheel Manufactory
Date(s): 1975
Contributor(s): Smithsonian Institution (Producer), Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation (Producer)
Description: A film record of the manufacturing process employed by Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, a wooden wheel producer located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Details each step required to fashion a 16-spoke carriage wheel from law lumber. Directed by Peter H. Smith and Robert M. Vogel. Written by Pierce Atkins. Filmed by Albert J. Robinson and Frank T. Herzog. Post Production by John W. Hiller and Karen Loveland. Technical support by Robert A. Howard, John D. Milner, Julia F. Davis, and Don Berkebile....
Show moreA film record of the manufacturing process employed by Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, a wooden wheel producer located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Details each step required to fashion a 16-spoke carriage wheel from law lumber. Directed by Peter H. Smith and Robert M. Vogel. Written by Pierce Atkins. Filmed by Albert J. Robinson and Frank T. Herzog. Post Production by John W. Hiller and Karen Loveland. Technical support by Robert A. Howard, John D. Milner, Julia F. Davis, and Don Berkebile. With financial support from the Raymond John Wean Foundation.
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Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. "The Last Wheel Works" documentary film and photographs (Accession 1969.063)
Hagley ID: FILM_1969063_FC02
Collection: Film and Video

Title: Exhibit at 1876 Centennial Exhibition Philadelphia
Date(s): 1876
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Description: Written on verso: 'Hoopes, Bro. & Darlington West Chester Wheels' ; 'Jacob Gerhab, Coach and Wagon Hardware and Carriage Trimmings. 158, 160, 162, 164 North 3rd St.'
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_002
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection

Title: Wheel rim bending machine, from 'The Wooden Wheel Industry'
Date(s): 1948
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Description: Written on verso: 'Mr. Norman Reyburn. 'Removing the loaded steel form from the wheel rim bending machine.'
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_033
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection

Title: Poster depicting the process of 'The Wooden Wheel Industry'
Date(s): 1948
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Description: Written on verso: 'Excerpt pictures, with descriptions, from industrial publication. J. W. Bates, Plant Sup't, Messrs. Reed & Ney; Walter Kreile.'
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_029
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection

Title: Poster depicting the process of 'The Wooden Wheel Industry' processes
Date(s): 1948
Contributor(s): Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. (originator)
Description: Written on verso: 'Ross McBrayne, Thomas Hoopes Jr., Mr. Bates.'
Collection ID: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington, Inc. photographs (Accession 1969.099)
Hagley ID: 6999_030
Collection: Hoopes Brothers & Darlington Inc. photograph collection