Hand operated water pump
Cast iron water pump, made by J Thomas of Kidderminster, England, c1850-1890.
- Measurements:
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overall: 2200 mm x 620 mm x 620 mm,
- Materials:
- cast iron
- Object Number:
- 2018-8/1
- type:
- water pump
Cast iron water pump, made by J Thomas of Kidderminster, England, c1850-1890.
Access to clean drinking water and the safe disposal of human waste are crucial for a healthy community. This is almost impossible to achieve in city slums with poor or nonexistent sanitation.
Across much of Britain in the 1800s, water and waste systems overlapped dangerously. People were filling their kettles from sources into which others had tipped excrement from their chamberpots. The spread of disease and death was inevitable.
Cast iron water pump, made by J Thomas of Kidderminster, England, c1850-1890.
One of four bolts / screws for cast iron water pump.This bolt has a relatively new fastener which has not yet rusted. made by J Thomas of Kidderminster, England, c1850-1890.
Bolt two of four bolts / screws for cast iron water pump. Made by J Thomas of Kidderminster, England, c1850-1890.
Bolt three of four bolts / screws for cast iron water pump. Made by J Thomas of Kidderminster, England, c1850-1890.
Bolt four of four bolts / screws for cast iron water pump. Made by J Thomas of Kidderminster, England, c1850-1890.