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Stockdale & Co., Cark, 1785, 1786

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/560

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MS 3147/5/560
Title
Stockdale & Co., Cark, 1785, 1786
Date
1785 - 1786
Description

Pumping and Canal Engines. (25 items).

560. Stockdale & Co., Cark. Nov. 1785-Feb., May, Jul. 1786. 25 items.
Single-acting engine, with 33 inch cylinder, 8 foot stroke, chain connection.

Reverse general view of the engine, inside and outside front views of the engine and boiler, ground and first floor plans of the engine and boiler, plans and sections of the boiler and seating and fireplace; adjusting screws, chain links, martingales, cross bars, catch pins, piston rod cap etc., eduction pipe, clack door piece, plan and elevation of beam - all reverse drawings; coloured original and reverse drawings of boiler showing plates, and "perspective" (i.e. 3D) view showing part of the inside and outside of the boiler; pump rod, bucket and clack, lander, steam pipe, grate bars - reverse drawings; working gear - arms, hands, catches etc. (reverse drawings), partially coloured original plans and front and side views, partially coloured original and reverse front and side views and plan [from a later date?].

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 59. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 288.

For James Stockdale, Joseph Thackeray & Co. Cotton mills, Cark, Lancashire.

See also: Engine Agreements, Incoming Correspondence.

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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Stockdale & Co., Cark, 1785, 1786