Model of a ca 1856 Wilcox Steam Boiler

Description:

In 1856 Stephen Wilcox introduced the first boiler with inclined tubes connecting water spaces at the front and rear with steam and water space above. Such a design was a forerunner of Babcock & Wilcox boilers that continued to serve well into the 20th century.

Date Made: 1856

Place Made: United States: Ohio, Akron

Subject: Model

Subject:

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Exhibition: Power Machinery

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Credit Line: Gift of Babcock & Wilcox

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MC.323492Catalog Number: 323492Accession Number: 251001

Object Name: Boiler, Steamboiler, steam, model

Measurements: overall: 13 in x 12 in x 22 in; 33.02 cm x 30.48 cm x 55.88 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-8be9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_846111

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