Model of a ca 1856 Wilcox Steam Boiler
Model of a ca 1856 Wilcox Steam Boiler
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- 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.
- Object Name
- Boiler, Steam
- boiler, steam, model
- date made
- 1856
- place made
- United States: Ohio, Akron
- Measurements
- overall: 13 in x 12 in x 22 in; 33.02 cm x 30.48 cm x 55.88 cm
- ID Number
- MC.323492
- catalog number
- 323492
- accession number
- 251001
- Credit Line
- Gift of Babcock & Wilcox
- subject
- Model
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- Work and Industry: Mechanical and Civil Engineering
- Engineering, Building, and Architecture
- Exhibition
- Power Machinery
- Exhibition Location
- National Museum of American History
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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