Title
Georgius Agricola, Bellows operated by camshaft
Caption
Bellows operated by camshaft powered by water wheel. (just visible at extreme right) supplying draught to a smelting furnace. This application of the medieval invention of the cam enabled both bellows to be powered by the same water wheel. From Agricola "De re metallica" Basle 1556. Woodcut
Date
1556
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07096_390001568
License type
Rights managed
Available size
21,8Mb (2,2Mb) / 7,2in x 11,8in / 2152 x 3543 (300dpi)