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Grain Binder

Date: 1870
Description: Engineering(?) photograph of a grain binder. The binder may be experimental.
Drawing

Sketch of Machine Parts

Date: 1863
Description: A sketch of mechanical parts for an invention.
Drawing

Fancake Draught

Date: 1863
Description: A John Muir sketch of a fancake draught of sawframe with crankshaft in position. Scale two inches per foot. Depth of frame 5 1/2 inches. Speed of cranks...
Photograph

Chemical Engineering

Date: 1895
Description: Exterior of building on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus at 600 N. Park Street.
Photograph

Man with Experimental Automobile

Date: 1892
Description: George Ellis is standing beside an experimental automobile, possibly in the basement of John F. Steward. Both men worked for the Deering Harvester Company ...
Photograph

Experimental Tractor

Date: 1896
Description: 40 H.P. experimental tractor. Original caption reads: "40 H.P., Built in 1896."
Drawing

Mr. Dibble's Machine

Date: 1827
Description: Increase Lapham's drawing of a rig designed by Mr. Orange Dibble for removing rocks and other large debris from deep canal cuts.
Drawing

Louisville and Portland Railroad

Date: 02 15 1830
Description: Increase Lapham's drawing of a railroad tunnel and railroad tracks.
Drawing

Milo J. Althouse

Date: 1877
Description: Engraved lithographic portrait of Milo J. Althouse, engineer and businessmen. Althouse moved to Waupun as a young man and designed the "Waupun pump" for we...

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