Watt's Parallel Motion, 1784

Made:: 1784 (original); 1986 (model) in South Kensington

maker:: Science Museum

Working model of Watt's parallel motion

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Category:: Motive Power

Object Number:: 1986-504

Materials:: wood, plastic, metal and complete

Measurements:: overall weight:

type:: models

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Watt's Parallel Motion, 1784

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