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Cross section of the boilers
Cross section of the boilers Date: 1795
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1795 Automobile Boiler Boilers Boulton Grimshaw Hills Rope Scar Watt Webster
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print, dated 1795, showcases a cross section view of early steam boilers, a groundbreaking invention that revolutionized transportation and industry. The intricate design of these boilers, depicted here with a scarf-wearing figure for scale, represents a significant milestone in the history of automobile manufacturing and motor technology. James Watt, a Scottish inventor, is credited with the major improvements to the Newcomen atmospheric engine, transforming it into the Watt steam engine. This innovation, which was more efficient and practical, paved the way for the widespread use of steam power. The boilers, designed by Thomas Newcomen and later enhanced by James Watt, were essential components of the steam engine. They were responsible for generating steam by heating water, which in turn powered the piston and crankshaft, creating mechanical energy. The boilers were fueled by coal, which was burned in a firebox to produce heat. The steam produced was then directed to the engine cylinder through a series of pipes and valves. The steam pressure would push the piston, causing a reciprocating motion that could be harnessed to perform various tasks, from pumping water to powering textile mills. This print, produced by the Webster & Hill Company, provides a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of these early boilers. The intricate details, such as the rope seals and the various valves, offer a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the time. The boilers, with their bulky and complex appearance, contrast sharply with the sleek and streamlined engines of today, yet they represent the foundation upon which modern automobile and industrial technology was built.
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