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Framed 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
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection featuring an intriguing historical image: Sir Hiram Maxim's "Aerial Roundabout" (circa 1904). This captivating vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Sir Hiram Maxim's groundbreaking attempt at creating a captive flying machine. The intricate details and timeless appeal of this rights-managed image are beautifully preserved in our high-quality framed prints. Add a touch of aviation history and classic charm to your space with this unique and thought-provoking piece.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. 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 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
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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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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