HEROs ENGINE, 1st CENTURY Print
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Framed Print of The Aeolipile, or Heros engine, described by Hero of Alexandria in the 1st century, as a device for opening temple doors
HEROs ENGINE, 1st CENTURY.
The Aeolipile, or Heros engine, described by Hero of Alexandria in the 1st century, as a device for opening temple doors. Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age.
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Unlock the secrets of ancient ingenuity with these captivating prints. Depicting The Aeolipile, a pioneering device from 1st century Alexandria, they showcase Hero's ingenious solution for temple doors. A testament to human curiosity and innovation, this apparatus demonstrates the earliest recorded use of steam power in history.
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Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.9cm x 19.3cm (9.4" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
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