Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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1851 Great Exhibition: Official Catalogue: Class V.: Henry H. Henson

From Graces Guide

532. HENSON, HENRY H., Pinner, near Watford — Inventor.

Patent improved covered waggon for the conveyance of merchandise by railway, constructed of wood and iron on a new principle. When closed, this vehicle is fire and water proof, and any portion of the side or roof may be easily opened to load or unload. Fig. 1 shows an end, and Fig. 2 a side, elevation of this waggon.

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