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Houpt Steam Engine Condenser, Patent Model

Houpt Steam Engine Condenser, Patent Model

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Object Name
condenser, model
patent model, condenser, steam engine
date made
1873
patent date
1873-03-18
inventor
Houpt, John
place made
United States: Pennsylvania
associated place
United States: Pennsylvania, Springtown
Measurements
overall: 10 1/2 in x 9 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in; 26.67 cm x 24.13 cm x 6.985 cm
overall-from catalog card: 9 1/2 in x 9 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in; 24.13 cm x 24.13 cm x 6.985 cm
ID Number
MC.325601
catalog number
325601
accession number
249602
patent number
136,917
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Data Source
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