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The London Steam Carriage 1803
This was designed by Richard Trevethick and Andrew Vivian. The parts for the vehicle were made in Falmouth and assembled at Feltons Carriage Works, London. The single horizontal cylinder engine, boiler and firebox were placed behind the rear axle.The motion of the piston was transmitted to a separate crankshaft via the forked piston rod.The crankshaft drove the axle of the driving wheel via a spur gear. The carriage had 8 ft diameter driving wheels intended to smooth out the road and mimimise the chaces of the fire being extinguished by shaking. The Steam Carrige was first driven for about 10 miles, to Paddington and back through Islington, . It carried 7 or 8 passengers and travelled beteen 4 and 9 mph.On a later journey the carrige crashed into some house railings. This together with lack of commercial interest and a shortage of money led to the project being scrapped
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History Of Science History Of Technology 1803 Falmouth Vivian
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.8cm (15.6" x 10.6")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the remarkable London Steam Carriage of 1803, a groundbreaking invention designed by Richard Trevethick and Andrew Vivian. The vehicle's parts were meticulously crafted in Falmouth and assembled at Feltons Carriage Works in London. A true marvel of its time, this steam carriage featured a single horizontal cylinder engine, boiler, and firebox cleverly positioned behind the rear axle. The motion of the piston was ingeniously transmitted to a separate crankshaft through a forked piston rod, which then drove the driving wheel's axle using a spur gear mechanism. To ensure stability on uneven roads while preventing any mishaps with its fiery engine, the carriage boasted impressive 8 ft diameter driving wheels. During its inaugural journey from Paddington to Islington spanning approximately 10 miles, this magnificent creation carried between seven to eight passengers at speeds ranging from 4 to 9 mph. However, fate had other plans for this pioneering steam carriage as it tragically collided with house railings during one of its later expeditions. Despite initial excitement surrounding this revolutionary mode of transportation, lackluster commercial interest coupled with financial constraints ultimately led to the untimely demise of this ambitious project. Nevertheless, the legacy left behind by Richard Trevethick and Andrew Vivian endures as an important chapter in both English history and technological advancements.
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