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Print (Engraving) An Air Balloon invented in the last Century. Published by J. Sewell, Cornhill, 1st March 1789

Inventory Number 14312


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.14312

Item type
Object
Makers
J Sewell
Primary inscriptions
European Magazine. An Air Balloon, invented in the last Century Published by J. Sewell, Cornhill, 1st March 1789
Physical technique
Line engraving
Intaglio
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 224mm Width: 137mm
Inventory No
14312

Description

Line Engraving. Intaglio.

Air-ship designed by Italian Jesuit Francesco Lana de Terzi in his 1670 scientific treatise 'Prodromo dell'Arte Maestra'.