Circle of Camille Vert Lot n° 12

Presentation of a French Flying Machine "LE POISSON VOLANT" Paris, Palais de l'Industrie, 1859 Salt paper prints on stereo card, 69x73 mm. This flying machine was invented by the engineer-mechanic Camille Vert. This aircraft had the particularity to move in all directions by means of a steam engine. We notice an amusing number of stovepipe hats, some gentlemen wearing also whiskers, but in the European Continental fashion, with moustaches