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Framed Print of Oliver Evans, American Inventor
Oliver Evans (September 13, 1755 - April 15, 1819) was an American inventor who pioneered the high pressure steam engine. Evans is remembered today for his "Oruktor Amphibolos" a steam-powered dredge. No technical drawings of the device survive, and the only evidence for its design come from his own descriptions. The vehicle was a 30 foot long, 15 ton scow, powered by a 5 horse-power steam engine. The small size of the engine, the large size of the vehicle, and the lack of any contemporary evidence other than Evans own writings for it make this seem unlikely. The Oruktor Amphibolos was never a success as a dredger, and after a few years of sitting at the dock was sold for parts. Evans invented, but did not build, a high-pressure steam engine in 1801 (patented 1804), that had a higher power to weight ratio, making it practical to make locomotives and steamboats. In 1811, he founded the Pittsburgh Steam Engine Company. In 1819, while in NYC, he was informed that his workshop in Philadelphia had burned to the ground. Evans suffered a stroke at the news, and died soon after at the age of 63. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Media ID 47335181
1755 1819 18th Autodidact Eighteenth Engine Engines High Inventor Inventors Mill Oliver Powered Steam Technology
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.8cm x 24.4cm (6.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
