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Clark Langmead & Co., Plymouth, 1797

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/260

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MS 3147/5/260

Title

Clark Langmead & Co., Plymouth, 1797

Date

1797

Description

Crank Engines. (15 items).

260. Clark Langmead & Co., Plymouth. Jun., Sep., Oct. 1797. 15 items.
4 horse power double-acting crank engine, with 12? inch cylinder, 3 foot stroke, parallel motion.

Coloured original and reverse general view of the engine, coloured original and reverse plans and sections of the engine and boiler; reverse plan and elevation of the engine and engine house, premises, horse wheel and millwork with revised location of engine stuck on; reverse plan and sections of the framing and cistern; wheels and teeth - reverse drawings; working gear - coloured original front and side views; parallel motion - original coloured drawing marked "a miserable sketch"; reverse plan and section of the premises showing horse wheel, tuns, coppers, pumps etc.; rough press copy sketch plan of the premises showing horse wheel, original intended location of engine etc. All the drawings except the last 2 items bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 281. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 112.

For Philip Langmead, James Elliot and John Clark Langmead. Brewery, Plymouth. The firm was often referred to simply as "Langmead & Co.", but they sign their correspondence Clark Langmead & Co.

See also: Engine Agreements, Incoming Correspondence.

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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Clark Langmead & Co., Plymouth, 1797