Stringfellow Steam Engine Print 1868
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Framed Print of Stringfellow Steam Engine, 1868. Creator: John Stringfellow
Like the Wright brothers, who followed, John Stringfellow and his associate William Henson are an important link to early aeronautical researchers. At an exposition in 1868 in Londons Crystal Palace, where it powered a triplane model along a cable, the Aeronautical Society of Great Britain awarded a prize of £ 100 to Stringfellows engine as the lightest in proportion to its power, producing 0.75 kW (one horsepower) for the weight of 5.9 kg (13 pounds). In 1889, Smithsonian Secretary Samuel P. Langley purchased the engine, along with a car designed to carry an engine and a pair of propellers, for £ 25. Langley held on to the engine briefly, sending it to L.D. Copeland of Smithville, N.J. for experimental work. Upon return of the engine to Langley, he turned it over to the museum section of the Smithsonian for public display, also in 1889. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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British Aviation History , Smithsonian Institution Collection , National Air And Space Museum Artifacts , John Stringfellow Invention , Lightest Reciprocating Rotary Engine , Early Aeronautical Researchers , Reciprocating Motion Propulsion Technology , Nineteenth Century Aircraft Development , British Innovation In Flight
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Step back in time with our Framed Print of the Stringfellow Steam Engine, 1868 by John Stringfellow from Heritage Images. This piece shows the innovative design of this early aeronautical pioneer, John Stringfellow, and his associate William Henson. As important figures in the early history of aviation, their steam-powered aircraft design predates the Wright Brothers' famous flight. Add this timeless piece to your home or office for a touch of historical charm and aviation inspiration.
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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"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 22.9cm x 19.3cm (9" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
