Stationary Steam Engine, 1848
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Steam power initially spread in the United States via its adoption and adaptation in ships and boats. This early mill engine's layout and dimensions are firmly rooted in Mississippi riverboat practice, while its applied decorative detail and vibrant color scheme speak to the increasingly elevated status of steam technology as it found a firm footing in mills and factories.
Steam power initially spread in the United States via its adoption and adaptation in ships and boats. This early mill engine's layout and dimensions are firmly rooted in Mississippi riverboat practice, while its applied decorative detail and vibrant color scheme speak to the increasingly elevated status of steam technology as it found a firm footing in mills and factories.
Artifact
Steam engine (Engine)
Date Made
1848
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, Albany
Creator Notes
Engineered by Addison Low and manufactured by Franklin Machine Works in Albany, New York.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America
Object ID
27.165.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cast Iron
Wrought iron (Iron alloy)
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Length: 6.833 ft
Height: 7.25 ft
Diameter: 8 in (Bore)
Width: 16.25 ft
Length: 30 in (Stroke)
Specifications
Bore: 8 inches
Stroke: 30 inches
Speed: 70 revolutions per minute
Horsepower: 20 estimated
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