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Technical Drawing of a Mechanical Component by H.S. Maxim

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This is a detailed technical drawing of a mechanical component featuring three views: Figure 1: A side elevation of the component. Figure 2: A cross-sectional view showing internal details. Figure 3: A top-down perspective of the mechanism. The document is signed by H.S. Maxim, indicating that he is the inventor, and Lewis H. Latimer appears to be the draftsman, as evidenced by the faint signature reading "Drawn by L. H. Latimer."
Technical Drawing of a Mechanical Component by H.S. Maxim picture number 1

This document likely originates from the late 19th or early 20th century, a period of rapid industrial and mechanical innovation. H.S. Maxim may refer to Hudson Maxim, an inventor and chemist known for his work in explosives and mechanical engineering, or possibly a relation to Hiram Stevens Maxim, the inventor of the Maxim Gun and an innovator in early electric light technologies. Given that Lewis H. Latimer was an expert draftsman and engineer, particularly involved in electrical lighting patents and technical drawings, this document likely represents one of the inventions he assisted in illustrating for legal patent applications.

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]

Labels on the drawing: Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Witnesses. Drawn by L. H. Latimer Inventor: H.S. Maxim