Dudley Engine, circa 1791

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Steam engine (Engine)

Date Made

circa 1791

Place of Creation

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America

Object ID

30.1791.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Iron (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)
Brick (Clay material)

Dimensions

Diameter: 13.917 ft (Flywheel)
Width: 16.583 ft
Horsepower: 20 hp (14.91 kW)
Height: 22.458 ft
Diameter: 28 in (Bore)
Speed: 30 rpm (0.5 Hz)
Depth: 31 ft
Length: 60 in (Stroke)