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Specification & tender for ?Otis? electric passenger elevato
IMechE: specification & tender for ?Otis? electric passenger elevator, 25 Feb 1897 Date: 1897
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1897 Electric Elevator Engineers Imeche Institution Mechanical Otis Specification Tender
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the captivating image "Specification & Tender for 'Otis' electric passenger elevator" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage engineering masterpiece, dated 1897, showcases the intricate design of an early Otis electric elevator during the Industrial Revolution. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and elevate your decor with this impressive and thought-provoking canvas print. Perfect for those with an appreciation for engineering, history, or industrial design.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing print from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) archive showcases the detailed specifications and tender documents for an Otis electric passenger elevator, dated 25th February 1897. The advent of electric elevators marked a significant milestone in the history of vertical transportation, offering smoother, faster, and more efficient service compared to their hydraulic counterparts. The document provides a fascinating insight into the engineering specifications of the Otis elevator model of the late 19th century. Key features include a traction drive system, electric motors, and a maximum capacity of 20 passengers. The tender document outlines the requirements for the elevator's dimensions, speed, safety features, and materials, ensuring that potential suppliers could submit proposals that met the stringent standards of the Institution. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of innovative engineering solutions during this period. By issuing tenders and specifications for advanced technologies like electric elevators, they encouraged competition and fostered progress in the industry. This print serves as a testament to the Institution's commitment to advancing mechanical engineering and vertical transportation technology. The Otis elevator, with its sleek design and modern features, represented the future of vertical transportation in the late 1800s. This print offers a unique glimpse into the engineering mindset of the time, demonstrating the meticulous attention to detail and innovative spirit that drove the development of groundbreaking technologies.
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