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Title
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George Henry Corliss, 1817-1888
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Description
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Manufacturer, invented part of steam engine., American Celebrities Album., Retrospective conversion record: original entry.
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Date
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ca. 1870
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Location
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department American Celebrities Album [(II)P.9100.47e]
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Title
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Corliss Engine.
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Description
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Exhibit titles: Corliss, Geo. H., Providence, R.I., Exhibit #n/a; McNab & Harlin Manufacturing Co., New York, N.Y., Exhibit #688; Boynton, Eben B., New York, N.Y., Exhibit #78c; McCaffrey & Bro., Philadelphia, Pa., Exhibit #250; Gutta-Percha & Rubber Manufactury Co., New York, N.Y., Exhibit #784b; Disston, Henry, & Sons, Philadelphia, Pa., Exhibit #68, Machinery Hall, Bldg. #2.
Steam engine on a raised platform inside Machinery Hall. In background are exhibits for valves, saws, files, and rubber belting. Also visible are people seated on chairs.
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Creator
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Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
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Date
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1876
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Location
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*Centennial - photos [P.9037.11]