Framed Prints
Framed Print of Building the platform for Nasmyth's 25-ton Steam-Hammer, in the Gun Factory, Woolwich Arsenal, 1872. Creator: Unknown
Building the platform for Nasmyth's 25-ton Steam-Hammer, in the Gun Factory, Woolwich Arsenal, [south London], 1872. Workmen building foundations. It was necessary to excavate a hole 45ft. square and 19ft. deep; and, from the marshy nature of the ground upon which the whole structure will stand, it was found expedient to drive one hundred piles into the solid gravel about 25 ft. below, the intervening spaces being filled in with concrete. On this was placed an iron plate 11 in. thick, weighing 164 tons...On this again was laid another iron plate...weighing 121 tons. Again upon this were placed vertically oak balks...the whole being bound together with one wrought-iron band. On this rest two iron plates...having a total weight of 214 tons. The anvil was placed on this mass of wood and iron...in shape it is the frustum of a cone, and it weighs 102 tons. Upon the top of this comes, lastly, the anvil-face, weighing 60 tons...The remaining gape in this hole being filled in with concrete, binds all into one solid mass. Above this will be suspended the powerful hammer now in course of manufacture by Messrs. Nasmyth and Co; which is to strike with a force equal to a weight of 700 or 800 tons. It is the largest hammer yet in use'. From Illustrated London News, 1872. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 40144569
Arsenal Builder Builders Building Site Concrete Construction Site Engineer Engineering Engineers Foundations Heavy Industrial Revolution James Hall Nasmith James Hall Nasmyth James Nasmyth Ladder Ladders Nasmith James Hall Nasmyth James Nasmyth James Hall Steam Hammer Top Hats Tophat Woolwich Arsenal Woolwich Greenwich London England Working Man Workman Workmen
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 21.5cm x 19.3cm (8.5" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
