ca. 1885 Horizontal Compound Steam Engine
This small horizontal compound steam engine was designed for use by small industrial shops. It was acquired by Henry Ford in 1929 for his museum at Dearborn, Michigan. The maker is unknown.
Specifications: high-pressure cylinder bore 3-1/2 in., stroke 10 in.; low-pressure cylinder bore 5 in., stroke 8 in., 6 hp.
Accession no. 1986L03
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