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Lewis & Hughes, London, 1810

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/855

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MS 3147/5/855

Title

Lewis & Hughes, London, 1810

Date

1810

Description

Independent Beam (Crank) Engines (1 item).

855. Lewis & Hughes, London (ZL). Sep. 1810. 1 item.
10 horse power independent crank engine, with 19¾ inch cylinder, 2½ foot stroke, parallel motion, cast iron beam, cast iron connecting rod.

Reverse cross-section of the engine house, longitudinal section of the engine house and boiler (with cartoon of engine man hitting his head on steam pipe), cross-section of the boiler, plan of the engine house and boiler (4 drawings on 1 sheet). The sheet bears a letter code.

Original portfolio or 'Book' No. 640. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 242.

For Lewis & Hughes. Calenderers and dyers, Bunhill Row, London.

See also: 4/93 (Engine Order Book No. 7).

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MS 3147/5

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Lewis & Hughes, London, 1810