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Plan of the engine and boiler houses
Plan of the engine and boiler houses Date: 1795
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1795 Automobile Boiler Boilers Boulton Grimshaw Hills Rope Scar Watt Webster
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Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.5cm (20" x 15.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing print, titled "Plan of the engine and boiler houses," dates back to 1795 and offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the industrial revolution and the emergence of steam power as a revolutionary force in transportation. The image, produced by renowned English engraver Thomas Boulton and published by Thomas Webster, depicts the engine and boiler houses of James Watt's Newcomen engine, which was installed at the Boulton & Watt steam engine works in Soho, Birmingham. At the heart of the complex is the Newcomen engine, a precursor to Watt's more efficient steam engine, which relied on atmospheric pressure to lift water from mines. The engine's massive cylinder, with its distinctive piston and crankshaft, is surrounded by a maze of ropes and pulleys, which were used to transmit power to various machinery throughout the works. The boiler houses, located to the left and right of the engine, are depicted with their massive chimneys, belching out plumes of smoke, a testament to the immense heat required to generate steam power. The print also reveals the intricate system of water supply and drainage, with a network of pipes and channels crisscrossing the scene. The scar in the ground at the bottom of the image, likely the site of a quarry or excavation, underscores the raw materials required to fuel the industrial revolution. This print is a valuable historical record of the early days of steam power and the industrial revolution, providing a unique perspective on the complex machinery and infrastructure that transformed transportation and industry. The intricate details and meticulous engraving make it a must-have for scholars, historians, and anyone with an interest in the history of technology and engineering.
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