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The first pneumatic tyre, 1845 (1956)
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The first pneumatic tyre, 1845 (1956)
The first pneumatic tyre, 1845 (1956). Robert William Thomson (1822-1873) a Scottish inventor, first patented the pneumatic tyre in 1845. He was frustrated by the lack of thin rubber and returned to making solid tyres. In 1888 John Boyd Dunlop was granted a patent for his pneumatic bicycle tyre, but this was revoked in 1890 when it was ruled that Thomsons patent anticipated Dunlop s. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential, by Readers Union The Grosvenor Press, London, 1956
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of transportation - the invention of the first pneumatic tyre. Dating back to 1845, this groundbreaking creation was patented by Scottish inventor Robert William Thomson. Frustrated by the lack of thin rubber, Thomson initially turned to solid tyres but eventually succeeded in developing an inflatable one. Fast forward to 1888 when John Boyd Dunlop obtained a patent for his own version of the pneumatic bicycle tyre. However, his patent was later revoked in 1890 as it was deemed that Thomson's earlier patent had anticipated Dunlop's innovation. The image is taken from "Things" a comprehensive volume exploring the origins and early history of various objects. Published by Readers Union The Grosvenor Press in London in 1956, this print showcases not only an important concept but also highlights British ingenuity and technological advancements during the nineteenth century. With its monochrome aesthetic, this photograph transports us back in time to witness an essential invention that revolutionized road transport. It serves as a reminder of how science and innovation have shaped our world throughout history.
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