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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 549 Collections and/or Records:

Joy Tubes Plan, January 1913

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(xiii)
Scope and Contents

Plan for sleepers for Joy Tubes, scale 3/4" to 1Ft.

Dates: January 1913
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Joy Wheel Elevation, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(xviii)
Scope and Contents

Elevation of Devil's Disc joy wheel showing section through centre by G. Orton, Sons & Spooner, Burton-on-Trent.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Joy Wheel Elevation, April 1913

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(xiv)
Scope and Contents

Elevaton drawing of 14 feet joy wheel platform, scale 1" to 1Ft and detail of taper pinion, scale full size.

Dates: April 1913
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Joy Wheel Plan, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(xix)
Scope and Contents

Plan for Devil's Disc joy wheel ground plan by G. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Burton-on-Trent.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Joy Wheel Plan and Elevation, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.33(xlix)
Scope and Contents

Floor and roof plan and front elevation showing the interior and exterior of the building and balcony for joy wheel.

Dates: c1930 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevations for Various Fairground Rides and Details

Juvenile Railway Elevation, May 1937

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.34(iv)
Scope and Contents

Elevation drawing of section and track for juvenile railway, scale 3/4". Drawing W274.

Dates: May 1937
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Juvenile Roundabout Drawing, c1880 - 1910

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.53
Scope and Contents

Drawing for three abreast hand driven juvenile roundabout with peacock and horse gallopers, stamped G. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Pen and ink on woven paper.

Dates: c1880 - 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork

Juvenile Roundabout Elevation, 30 October 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(viii)
Scope and Contents

General arrangement of juvenile roundabout by Geo.Orton, Sons & Spooner Engineers & Contractors, Crescent Works, Burton-on-Trent, scale 1 1/2".

Dates: 30 October 1945
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Juvenile Roundabout Plan, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(ii)
Scope and Contents

Plan for platform of four abreast juvenile roundabout with platform.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Juvenile Roundabout Plan, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(iii)
Scope and Contents

Arrangement of No.3 Gem, 18' juvenile roundabout. Drawing No.4027, see print W3864 for rods, etc. Scale 1".

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Juvenile Roundabout Platform Plan, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(vii)
Scope and Contents

Platform plan for juvenile roundabout with notes.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Large Boats Drawing, February 1915

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(viii)
Scope and Contents

Drawings of sections of large boats chain castings, scale 1/2 full size. Signed Orton, Sons & Spooner, Burton-on-Trent.

Dates: February 1915
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Large Boats Elevation, February 1915

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(xxvi)
Scope and Contents

End elevation of large boats framework for E. Holland with notes, scale 1".

Dates: February 1915
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Large Boats' Section Drawing, February 1915

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.34(l)
Scope and Contents

Full size of section of pedestal for large boats, scale 3". Signed Orton, Sons & Spooner.

Dates: February 1915
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Layout for Ghost Train Track Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xx)
Scope and Contents

Scale 1/4". Drawing X368A.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Layout of Track for Ghost Train Blueprint, 2 July 1931

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xiv)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing the layout of a modified ghost train track, scale 1/4". Drawing X384.

Dates: 2 July 1931
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Layout of Track for Ghost Train Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xviii)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing the layout track for the ghost train at The Royal Palm Court Weymouth by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Scale 1/4". Drawing X364.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Lead Car Floor Board Blueprint, 9 September 1935

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xxiv)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing section of car floor board for rocket speedway by Norman Bartlett N Tonawanda N.Y. scale 3" .

Dates: 9 September 1935
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Lead Car Passanger Seat Frame Blueprint, 12 September 1935

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xxx)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing sections of a car seat for a rocket speedway by Norman Bartlett N Tonawanda N.Y. scale 3".

Dates: 12 September 1935
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Living Wagon Elevation, c1890 - 1920

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.26(xi)
Scope and Contents

Side elevation and plan of Pullman carriage living wagon on Well truck, showing location of lighting, bedroom, storage and other areas, scale 1". Stamed G. Orton & Sons.

Dates: c1890 - 1920
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Rides and Transport

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