Bellows operated by a camshaft powered by a water wheel, 1540. Artist: Unknown

Bellows operated by a camshaft powered by a water wheel, 1540. Artist: Unknown

1-152-622 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Bellows operated by a camshaft powered by a water wheel, 1540. This application of the medieval invention of the cam enabled both bellows to be powered by the same water wheel. From De la Pirotechnia by Biringuccio. (Venice, 1540).


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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Woodcut

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Science & Nature Technology & Innovation


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4490x2334
File Size : 30,703kb


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  1. 002167
  1. 002167
  1. 0390001569
  1. 1-152-622
  1. 1152622
  1. 1569

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