Rope-making: men testing ropes by pulling with a capstan. Engraving.
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- 44028i
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The men in frock coats are taking measurements of the extension of the rope under strain (with a scale on the ground), and the force exerted (with a gauge up on the platform)
Publication/Creation
[London] : [J. Hinton]
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; image 17.1 x 28.5 cm
Lettering
The manner of examining the goodness and strength of ropes.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 44028i
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