Archimedes

1901

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

Cut away drawing illustrating the workings of the Archimedean screw, invented by Greek mathematician, engineer, and physicist Archimedes (287?-212 BC).

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Title: Archimedes
Date: 1901
Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
Subject Keywords: Nuts And Bolts, 1900s, Archimedes
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Original ID: TimeLife_image_110898076
Credits: Mansell
Copyright: © Time Inc.

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