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Nash Lathe
Sylvester Nashs lathe for turning musket barrels devoloped at the Springfield Armory in Massachusetts in 1817 and patented April 11, 1818. It was designed to produce the taper of the barrel but could not form the oval shape at the butt end. Eventually it was Thomas Blanchards design which achieved the required shapes. Original Publication: National Archives - Records of the Patent and Trademark Office (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 14575335
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American Timeline Format Landscape Industrial Machinery North America Inventions And Innovations Prototype
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases the Nash Lathe by Hulton Archive from our Fine Art Storehouse collection. Engineered at the Springfield Armory in Massachusetts in 1817 and patented in 1818, Sylvester Nash's innovative lathe revolutionized musket barrel production. Our premium Metal Prints are crafted using state-of-the-art technology to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this historical masterpiece. Each print is meticulously printed on high-quality metal sheets, ensuring a stunning, long-lasting display that adds character and depth to any room. Elevate your decor with a piece of history that's as timeless as the Nash Lathe itself.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant piece of American industrial history - the Nash Lathe. Developed by Sylvester Nash at the renowned Springfield Armory in Massachusetts in 1817, this prototype lathe revolutionized the production of musket barrels during its time. Patented on April 11,1818, it marked a crucial milestone in American manufacturing. In this landscape-format image, we see an impressive machinery adorned with vibrant colors that symbolize innovation and progress. The intricate design showcases the attention to detail put into creating this groundbreaking invention. However, despite its remarkable capabilities to produce tapered barrels efficiently, it fell short when attempting to shape the oval butt end required for muskets. It was not until Thomas Blanchard's ingenious design that these necessary shapes were achieved successfully. Nonetheless, the Nash Lathe remains an emblematic representation of early industrial America and its relentless pursuit of inventions and innovations. Preserved within the National Archives' collection - specifically under Records of Patent and Trademark Office - this photograph from Hulton Archive/Getty Images serves as a testament to North America's rich industrial heritage. It invites us to reflect upon how such advancements propelled our nation forward during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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