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James Watt's (1736-1819) prototype steam engine 'Old Bess' c1778. In this engine, which was erected at the Soho works, Birmingham, England, in 1777-1778, reciprocating motion was turned into rotary motion by a sun-and-planet gear train
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James Watt's (1736-1819) prototype steam engine 'Old Bess' c1778. In this engine, which was erected at the Soho works, Birmingham, England, in 1777-1778, reciprocating motion was turned into rotary motion by a sun-and-planet gear train
540227 James Watt's (1736-1819) prototype steam engine 'Old Bess' c1778. In this engine, which was erected at the Soho works, Birmingham, England, in 1777-1778, reciprocating motion was turned into rotary motion by a sun-and-planet gear train. From Lives of Boulton and Watt, Samuel Smiles, (London, 1861). Engraving. ; Universal History Archive/UIG
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1736 1819 1861 Bess Birmingham Boulton Engine Erected Gear Industrial Development Inventor James Lives Machine Mechanical Mechanisation Motion Power Prototype Rotary Samuel Smiles Soho Steam Steam Engine Turned Watt West Midlands Works Reciprocating
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Step into the dawn of industrial revolution with this print of James Watt's prototype steam engine, 'Old Bess', circa 1778. Erected at the Soho works in Birmingham, England, this revolutionary machine marked a turning point in mechanization and technological advancement. The ingenious design features a sun-and-planet gear train that converts reciprocating motion into rotary motion, paving the way for widespread adoption of steam power. This iconic image is an engraving from Samuel Smiles' "Lives of Boulton and Watt", published in London in 1861. It offers a glimpse into the pioneering work of James Watt (1736-1819), whose innovations transformed industry and society forever. As we gaze upon 'Old Bess', we are reminded of the transformative power of human ingenuity and creativity.
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