Title

Ernest Pétin's flying machine

Caption

Engraving depicting Ernest Pétin's flying machine: Pétin, a Paris milliner r 'designed this machine in 1850 and, although it was never built, it had many features of later actual airships, such as air screws, gas bags, and a frame to accommodate passengers and engineers. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A14_400

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (5,1Mb) / 19,7in x 11,9in / 5897 x 3556 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Ernest Petin Ernest Ernest Pétin Flying Machine Machine Flying Flight Aviation Hot-Air Balloon Balloon French France Balloonist Transport Transportation Milliner 19th Century