Steel Engraving, Portrait of Oliver Evans. The Watt of America, circa 1860
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A visionary inventor and engineer, Oliver Evans (1755-1819) helped shape American manufacturing. In the late 1700s, Evans developed a continuous conveyor system for milling flour that revolutionized the industry and influenced the design of future automated factories. In 1804, he patented America's first high-pressure steam engine. Evans' new engine was reliable and versatile -- it was adapted for use in both manufacturing and steamboat propulsion.
A visionary inventor and engineer, Oliver Evans (1755-1819) helped shape American manufacturing. In the late 1700s, Evans developed a continuous conveyor system for milling flour that revolutionized the industry and influenced the design of future automated factories. In 1804, he patented America's first high-pressure steam engine. Evans' new engine was reliable and versatile -- it was adapted for use in both manufacturing and steamboat propulsion.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1860
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Engraved by Williams G. Jackman and published by John Appleton & Co. in New York City.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.720
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Steel engraving (Printing process)
Dimensions
Height: 9.75 in
Width: 6 in
Inscriptions
Typed paper adhered to mat board: Evans, Oliver. American Inventor. Builder of the steamboat "Eructor Amphibolis"./ at Philadelphia in 1804 (See encyclopedia for life history) / Steel engraving by W.G. Jackman. / Date: about 1860
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