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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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Media ID 12184361
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22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Amazing Flying Machines" Framed Print from Historic England Archive, featuring the intriguing image CVS01_01_004. This vintage engraving showcases a fascinating figure, known as The Flying Man, gracefully stepping off a cliff with the aid of an enormous pair of wings and an umbrella to shield him from the wind above. This one-of-a-kind print is a testament to the boundless human imagination and the enchanting allure of flight. Add a touch of whimsy and historical charm to your living space with this exquisitely framed, hand-coloured print from the Media Storehouse collection of Historic England Archive treasures.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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