Two Tracings in one frame (19 3/4" x 15") of "Old Bess" Pumping Engine (1) 1777 and (2) 1848 respectively

Two Tracings in one frame (19 3/4" x 15") of "Old Bess" Pumping Engine (1) 1777 and (2) 1848 respectively Two Tracings in one frame (19 3/4" x 15") of "Old Bess" Pumping Two Tracings in one frame (19 3/4" x 15") of "Old Bess" Pumping Engine (1) 1777 and (2) 1848 respectively

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Two Tracings in one frame (19 3/4" x 15") of "Old Bess" Pumping
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Two Tracings in one frame (19 3/4" x 15") of "Old Bess" Pumping Engine (1) 1777 and (2) 1848 respectively, taken from letter book C.

These sketches are reduced from originals that probably represent, on the left, the engine as constructed in 1777; on the right, its state previous to its being dismantled in 1848.

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
1915-588
type:
tracing
credit:
Science Museum Draughtsman