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Aveling & Porter Road Roller NP1721
Aveling & Porter Road Roller, regn. NP1721, number 10374, Silver Cloud, at Shaftesbury. Built by Aveling and Porter at Strood in 1922, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 17 September 1967
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© The Peter Butt Steam Collection / Mary Evans
Aveling Cloud Compound Engines Heavy Machinery Porter Powered Regn Roller Shaftesbury Steam Powered Traction Tractor 1922 Strood
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Prints, featuring the iconic Aveling & Porter Road Roller NP1721. Captured by the skilled lens of Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, this captivating image showcases the vintage beauty of Silver Cloud, registration number 10374, at Shaftesbury. Built in 1922 by Aveling and Porter at Strood, this road roller is a testament to the industrial prowess of the past, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Our high-quality prints are perfect for enhancing your home or office decor, and make for thoughtful gifts for history buffs or transport enthusiasts. Add a touch of timeless charm to your surroundings with this evocative image of the Aveling & Porter Road Roller NP1721.
Ideal for framing, Australian made Photo Prints are produced on high-quality 270 gsm lustre photo paper which has a subtle shimmer adding a touch of elegance, designed to enhance their visual appeal.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 21.2cm x 31.4cm (8.3" x 12.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases the vintage Aveling & Porter Road Roller, registration number NP1721, affectionately named "Silver Cloud." Built in 1922 by the renowned engineering firm Aveling and Porter at their Strood factory, this road roller boasts a powerful 4 Nhp compound steam engine. The machine, identified as number 10374, is captured in action on 17 September 1967, at Shaftesbury. The Aveling & Porter Road Roller, a symbol of the industrial revolution in agriculture, was a critical component in the development of modern farming practices. This steam-powered tractor, with its robust design and impressive engineering, revolutionized the way roads were maintained and prepared for heavy farm machinery. The Steam Cloud, as it came to be known, was a marvel of its time. Its compound steam engine provided increased power and efficiency compared to its single-cylinder counterparts. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, where steam-powered machinery reigned supreme in the fields and on the roads. The Aveling & Porter Road Roller, NP1721, continues to be a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the past. Its legacy lives on, inspiring awe and admiration from generations of engineering enthusiasts and historians alike.
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