Series: Large format photograph in the George Watkins Collection of a stationary steam engine

Date:
Circa 1900
Reference:
GMW01/01
Type:
Series containing Photographic material
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Description

The series contains one black and white photograph. The photograph has the following caption: 'Inverted Vertical Triple Expansion Engines to indicate 2,7750 I.H.P. In course of erection. Cylinders, 26 1/2 in., 43in. and 73in. diameter for 4ft. 6in. stroke. To run 80 revolutions per minute. 180ibs. boiler pressure. for Messers. the Sun Mill Company, Limited, Oldham. Made by Scott and Hodgson, Ltd., Engineers, Guide Bridge.' The photograph was taken by G. Grundy of St. Anne's Passage, Manchester.

Archival History

The photograph was acquired by the NMR in 2010.

Content

This is part of the Collection: GMW01 Watkins, George Middleton

This Series contains the following materials:
Photograph (Print): 1

Rights

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