The Teleautomaton — N. Tesla, 1898
The Teleautomaton — N. Tesla, 1898
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Size and fit
Unisex fit, true to size. Measurements are laid flat, in inches, from the Bella + Canvas 3001 size chart and can vary by about an inch.
| Size | Chest width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18 | 28 |
| M | 20 | 29 |
| L | 22 | 30 |
| XL | 24 | 31 |
| 2XL | 26 | 32 |
| 3XL | 28 | 33 |
| 4XL | 30 | 34 |
Between sizes? Size up for a more relaxed fit.
XVI — The Tower · Drop 1
In 1898, at an electrical exhibition in Madison Square Garden, Tesla steered a small boat around an indoor pool without touching it, sending commands through the air. Some in the crowd were sure it was a trick. This is the patent for that machine, one of the earliest designs for remote control, which Tesla called a "teleautomaton."
Restored from the original U.S. patent and printed in amber on black.
U.S. Patent No. 613,809 · Granted 1898
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The shirt
• Bella + Canvas 3001, unisex fit
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk, side-seamed, shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Printed to order, just for you
Note: the fabric is lightweight and slightly sheer under some lighting.