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The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - the Gutter-Cutting Machine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - the Gutter-Cutting Machine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - the Gutter-Cutting Machine, 1850. It must be borne in mind, that, besides the rain-water gutter in the top of the timber, there are two inclined gutters cut in the sides of the gutter timber, the purpose of which...is for receiving and carrying off the condensed vapour from the inside of the glass of the skylights...Motion is given to the gutter-cutting machine by means of two 48-inch pulleys, turning on the main shaft running across the building on the first-floor...Eighty-four lengths of solid gutters are passed through and finished, as regards their transverse section, in the twenty hours, or double day: thus a total length of 2037 feet is ready to be carted off to the building in Hyde-Park each day'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph print takes us back to the 19th century and the Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park, London, during the construction of the iconic structure for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The image showcases the Gutter-Cutting Machine, an essential component of the building process designed by Sir Joseph Paxton. The Great Exhibition Building, a marvel of Victorian engineering, was the world's first international exhibition of manufactured products, showcasing works from various nations. The building's innovative design featured a unique gutter system to manage rainwater and condensed vapour from the skylights. In this photograph, we see workers operating the Gutter-Cutting Machine, which was responsible for producing the necessary lengths of gutters for the building. The machine was powered by steam, with motion provided by two 48-inch pulleys on the main shaft. The team managed to finish and cart off 84 lengths of gutters each day, totaling 2037 feet. The men in the photograph, dressed in work clothes and focused on their tasks, represent the industrious spirit of the time. The Great Exhibition was a cultural event that brought together people from various professions, showcasing the latest advancements in technology and the power of human ingenuity. This photograph is an intriguing glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the construction process of one of the most significant buildings in British history. The Gutter-Cutting Machine, a seemingly mundane yet crucial part of the project, is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the workers and engineers involved in the Great Exhibition's creation.
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