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Amazing flying machines CVS01_01_004
Amazing flying machines. A hand-coloured engraving of The Flying Man ; a figure wearing a large pair of wings with an umbrella above his head, stepping from a cliff. The image appeared in Wonderful Balloon Ascents by Fulgence Marion, published in 1870. From the Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection of lantern slides dating from 1882-1892
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Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "Amazing flying machines" takes us back to the Victorian era, where imagination and innovation knew no bounds. The hand-coloured engraving showcases a remarkable invention known as "The Flying Man". In this whimsical image, we see a daring figure adorned with an oversized pair of wings, ready to take flight from the edge of a cliff. Published in 1870 as part of the book "Wonderful Balloon Ascents" by Fulgence Marion, this engraving is a testament to mankind's eternal fascination with flight. It captures the spirit of adventure and curiosity that defined the Victorian era, when inventors and dreamers sought to conquer the skies. The umbrella positioned above the Flying Man's head adds an extra touch of eccentricity to this already extraordinary contraption. It serves not only as protection against potential rain but also hints at its potential use for steering or controlling altitude during flight. Preserved within Historic England Archive's Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection, dating from 1882-1892, this enchanting lantern slide offers us a glimpse into a time when dreams took shape through engravings like these. Let it transport you back in time and inspire your own flights of fancy as you marvel at one man's audacious attempt to defy gravity.
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