A six ton drop hammer
Art ART23106 Second World War, 1939-1945A worker operates a heavy hammer, as used by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation.
A 3500 ton hydraulic press Accession Number: ART23107
Description
This 3500 ton hydraulic press was used by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation for the pressing of aircraft parts.
Details
Accession Number
ART23107
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
Overall: 62.1 cm x 51.4 cm
Medium
black conte crayon on paper
Date Made
April 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under official war art scheme 1946
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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