Patent Collection

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- underside view with covering fabric in place. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) in 1842. 1843

Female model with green hat and stylish bob

Two model girls in long and short outfits
Two model girls, one in a long purple dress, the other in a mini tunic. 1960s

Female blonde model in blue knitted mini dress
Female blonde model in blue knitted (or crocheted) mini dress and red patent leather knee boots, in a provocative pose. 1970s

Three models in long floral outfits. 1970s

Three models in autumnal outfits, posing with a large packing case. 1970s

Man riding on a steam rocket
The Flight of Intellect. A comic image of a thin man riding on a steam rocket, with his top hat flying off behind him

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