Autograph Letter Signed W.Fairbairn, to E.T.Wright, discussing Wrights patent for oblique joints, explaining that it would not in so far as regards strength compensate for the extra labour and complexity which it involves
by FAIRBAIRN, Sir William
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About This Item
Manchester, 8 April 1857. A good one page example, 7 x 4 inches. I am a great advocate for simplicity in construction ... Sir William Fairbairn (1789-1874), engineer, established ship building works in London (1835-49), patented principle of wrought-iron girders for use in bridge construction.
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- Julian Browning Rare Books & Manuscripts (GB)
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- Title
- Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.Fairbairn’, to E.T.Wright, discussing Wright’s patent for oblique joints, explaining that it would not “in so far as regards strength compensate for the extra labour and complexity which it involves”
- Author
- FAIRBAIRN, Sir William
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- Manchester, 8 April 1857
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