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)

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[London] : [J. Hinton]

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1 print : engraving ; image 17.1 x 28.5 cm

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The manner of examining the goodness and strength of ropes.

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Wellcome Collection 44028i

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