Sujet
Edward Somerset demonstrating his invention the "Water-commanding Engine".
Légende
Edward Somerset demonstrating his invention the "Water-commanding Engine". Constructed from the barrel of a cannon, it was a prototype design for what would later become the steam engine. Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of Worcester, c.1602/1603 - 1667, aka Lord Herbert of Raglan. English nobleman involved in royalist politics, and an inventor. From Les Merveilles de la Science, published 1870.
Date
1870
Crédit
Photo12/UIG/Universal History Archive
Notre référence
UMG23A59_105
Model release
Non
Property release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
51,1Mo (5,5Mo) / 40,9cm x 31,3cm / 4831 x 3695 (300dpi)