Hjorth's electro-magnetic motive engine 1849
Danish inventor Hjorth's electro-magnetic motive engine. The motor was a significant development from earlier electro-magnetic engines, as it eliminated the electric spark that produced a destroying effect on conducting metals. This in turn broke the current, which had previously been a problem in engines of this type
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10216059
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46036517
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4521px x 5354px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
The Illustrated London News. 12 May 1849, page 310
Date
1849
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