Corliss Steam Engine, 1859
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George Corliss was one of the United States' most highly regarded steam engine designers. His valve innovations made his engines particularly important to the textile industry--where a combination of high power output and quick response to changes in load were greatly valued. He designed many of the machines used to manufacture his engines and was a pioneer in standardized manufacturing techniques.
George Corliss was one of the United States' most highly regarded steam engine designers. His valve innovations made his engines particularly important to the textile industry--where a combination of high power output and quick response to changes in load were greatly valued. He designed many of the machines used to manufacture his engines and was a pioneer in standardized manufacturing techniques.
Artifact
Steam engine (Engine)
Date Made
1859
Creators
Corliss, George H. (George Henry), 1817-1888
Place of Creation
United States, Rhode Island, Providence
Creator Notes
Designed by George H. Corliss and manufactured by Corliss Steam Engine Company in Providence, Rhode Island.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America
Object ID
29.403.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Iron (Metal)
Steel (Alloy)
Brass (Alloy)
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Width: 12 ft
Diameter: 24 in (Bore)
Height: 24 ft
Length: 38 ft
Length: 60 in (Stroke)
Horsepower: 500 hp (372.85 kW)
Inscriptions
builder's plate: CORLISS STEAM ENGINE CO. / BUILDERS. / PROVIDENCE R.I. / GEO. H. CORLISS' PATENTS, / MARCH 10 1849 REISSUED JULY 12 1859. / JUNE 10 1851. SEPT 8 1857. JULY 5 1859.
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