Vintage illustration of a lattice-work tower design labeled 'DESIGN No. 38' by A. F. Hills, Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Co.
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The image is a vintage, black and white illustration of a tall, lattice-work tower, reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower but with a more conical shape. The tower is constructed from a complex network of crisscrossing metal beams, creating a visually intricate pattern. It has a wide base that tapers upwards to a pointed apex. The base of the tower is supported by four large, angled legs, similar to those of the Eiffel Tower. The illustration is labeled 'DESIGN No. 38.' Below the tower, there is text that reads 'INDUSTRIES' and 'A. F. HILLS, THAMES IRONWORKS AND SHIPBUILDING CO., LD., ORCHARD YARD, BLACKWALL.' The style of the illustration suggests it is a technical drawing or design proposal from the late 19th or early 20th century.


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