Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
"Thousands of bronze valves were cast and machined by the Portland Company for use on marine vessels and machinery. The company had, in addition to the iron foundry, a large brass and bronze foundry."--Fletcher, David H. 'The Portland Company 1846-1982.' Charleston, S.C. : Arcadia Pub., 2002. 128.
About This Item
- Title: Bronze valves, Portland Company, ca. 1880
- Creation Date: circa 1880
- Subject Date: circa 1880
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photoprint
- Dimensions: 15 cm x 9 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 242, Box 40a 7-26
- Collection: Portland Company records
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Foundries--Maine--Portland
- Iron industry and trade
- Manufacturing industries--Maine--Portland
- Metalworking industries--Maine--Portland
- Portland Company (Portland, Me.)--Manufactures
- Ship equipment & rigging
- Shipfitting
- Valves
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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