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BORELLOS SWIM DEVICE
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BORELLOS SWIM DEVICE
Borellos device gives the swimmer the benefit of an airbag and webbed feet. Date: 1683
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1683 Benefit Device Feet Swim Swimmer Swimming Webbed
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This intriguing 1683 print depicts a swimmer utilizing the innovative Borellos Swim Device, a groundbreaking invention that aimed to enhance swimming abilities by combining the benefits of an airbag and webbed feet. The swimmer, fully immersed in the water, is shown wearing a bulky, yet elegant apparatus strapped to his body. The airbag, inflated and secured at the back, provided buoyancy and insulation against the cold water, while the webbed feet attached to the device offered increased propulsion and stability in the water. Swimming had long been a popular pastime and sport in Europe during the late 17th century, with various techniques and equipment being explored to improve swimmers' performance and endurance. The Borellos Swim Device represented a significant step forward in the field, as it addressed two crucial aspects of swimming: buoyancy and propulsion. The device's design was inspired by the natural adaptations of aquatic animals, such as the air sacs in the bodies of some fish and the webbed feet of waterfowl. By mimicking these features, the Borellos Swim Device aimed to provide swimmers with a more efficient and effective means of navigating the water. The print captures the spirit of innovation and curiosity that characterized the scientific and technological advancements of the late 17th century. Swimmers and spectators alike were drawn to the novelty and potential benefits of the Borellos Swim Device, making it a popular topic of conversation and intrigue in the swimming community.
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