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Canvas Print : Hiram Maxim?s captive flying machine ? ?Aerial Roundabout
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Hiram Maxim?s captive flying machine ? ?Aerial Roundabout
Sir Hiram Maxim?s captive flying machine ? ?Aerial Roundabout?, circa 1904. Date: circa 1904
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Media ID 18386872
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Captive Hiram Roundabout Aeronautics
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the thrill of early aviation history with our Media Storehouse Canvas Print of Sir Hiram Maxim's "Aerial Roundabout". This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Sir Hiram Maxim's groundbreaking "Aerial Roundabout" from circa 1904. With its intricate details and vibrant colors, this canvas print brings the past to life in your home or office. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone looking to add a unique conversation piece to their decor. Order now and relive the excitement of early flight."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases Sir Hiram Maxim's groundbreaking invention, the Aerial Roundabout, also known as the Captive Flying Machine, circa 1904. Sir Hiram Maxim, a British inventor, is renowned for his contributions to various fields, including firearms, photography, and aviation. In the realm of flight, Maxim's Aerial Roundabout represented a significant step towards powered, controlled, and sustained aviation. The Aerial Roundabout was not an airplane in the conventional sense but rather a unique design that employed a series of wings connected to a central rotating drum. The pilot, seated in a cockpit, controlled the machine's direction by adjusting the angle of the wings. The machine was propelled forward by a gasoline engine, which also powered a large fan at the rear to generate lift. The combination of the engine's thrust and the lift from the wings allowed the Aerial Roundabout to hover and move forward, albeit at low speeds and for short distances. This photograph captures the essence of innovation and the spirit of exploration during the early days of aviation. The Aerial Roundabout, while not commercially successful, paved the way for future advancements in aviation technology. This image is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of Sir Hiram Maxim and the pioneers of flight who dared to dream and push the boundaries of human achievement.
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