
3 2 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 24cm
Description
Photograph illustrating gas production. As the demand for gas grew, so did the development of machinary to aid the process. Automatic stoking machines were first used in 1868 and gravity fed, inclined retorts were developed by Andre Coze of Rheims in 1885
Image Details
Image Ref.
10464355
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