Components of the James Watt Workshop reproduction

PART OF:
Structural elements from the James Watt Workshop
Made:
1922-1924 in United Kingdom
maker:
Unknown
Components of the James Watt Workshop reproduction

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Original wooden shelf from the reproduction of the James Watt Workshop by H.M. Office of Works from Heathfield presented by J.T. Hudson Esq. and Arthur Round Esq.

Details

Category:
James Watt's Garret Workshop
Object Number:
1924-793/3
Materials:
pine (wood)
type:
shelves
credit:
Presented by J.T. Hudson Esq. and Arthur Round Esq.

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