This is a detail drawing in pencil by Edward Wellman Serrell of rotor ("fans") and related gearing mechanisms for his "Valomotive" (or "Reconoiterer") flying machine design, circa 1865-1866. Reverse has a small side view sketch of a rotor.

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NASM-9A09818

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