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Pumping Engine by Boulton and Watt, 1777

Collection:  SCM - Motive Power
Maker:  Watt, James, 1736-1819; Boulton & Watt; Soho Manufactory
Date Made:  1777
Measurements:  cylinder: 838.2 mm
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Description:  Remains of a Cornish pumping engine, viz "Old Bess", 33" diameter cylinder, 7 ft. stroke, pump 24" diameter.

Object Number:  1861-45

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Watt, James
1736-1819, engineer; scientist, Scottish; British
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1775-1805, manufacturing engineer, Soho, Birmingham, England, English; British
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