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Highly Important Invention: The Oxy-Hydrogen Retort

This pamphlet, dated April 24, 1860, describes Solomon N. Carvalho's patented invention, the oxy-hydrogen retort, designed to economize fuel and increase the power of steam engines. The pamphlet includes an engraved illustration of the invention. This copy is inscribed by Daniel Wolff, agent, and bears the number 47997. It is noted as the only known copy.

Associated People/Businesses

Carvalho, Solomon Nunes, 1815-1897
Carvalho, S. N.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

Inventions
Patents
Fuel
Industries

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 2