Description
"The Engineer" supplemental engineering illustrations (SAFR 17602, HDC 0030) comprise a portfolio of 17 supplemental engineering
illustrations on tissue paper from various issues of the weekly periodical "The Engineer." Plans give mechanical details of
boilers, locomotive and ship engines and factory designs from 1871 to 1874. Printed by William Dickes (1815-1892), with the
business address of Farringdon Road, E.C.. The collection is fully processed and open for research.
Background
Historical notes for subjects represented in this collection include notes on The Engineer (London) publication, William Dickes
(1815-1892) biographical note, London's South Dock construction of 1873, Steamship GAEL vessel history, and the Vienna World's
Fair of 1873.
Restrictions
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the researcher's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other
case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Availability
This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.