Title

A bow drill, a prehistoric form of drilling tool, which was used to produce fire

Caption

Engraving depicting a bow drill, a prehistoric form of drilling tool, which was used to produce fire. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A15_495

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (5,8Mb) / 14,0in x 16,7in / 4189 x 5006 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Bow Drill Drill Drilling Drilling Tool Tool Drill Tool Fire Friction Prehistoric Fire Drill Science History of Science Physics History of Physics Woodworking Smoke Smoking 19th Century