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'The Tale of a Tea-kettle'

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'The Tale of a Tea-kettle', 1844. James Watt as a boy watching the kettle boiling in the fire. Watt (1736-1819) made great improvements to the steam engine, one of the most significant being the separate condenser. In 1774 he went into partnership with Matthew Boulton (1728-1809) the Birmingham manufacturer and entrepreneur. Illustration by Ebenezer Landells (1808-1860) [DNB] English illustrator and engraver, from "Illuminated Magazine". (London, 1844). Wood engraving.

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29,6Mo (2,9Mo) / 30,0cm x 24,7cm / 3543 x 2920 (300dpi)