In the center of the poster, a drawing of the balloon "Le Compere" floats above a small group. Text in column on right side of poster provides information about the balloon ascension, which will take place in connection with the production of the opera "Les Mysteres d'Ete." Cast for opera performance, is listed on left side of poster. According to information provided at right of poster, celebrated gymnast Ricochet was to perform on a trapeze hanging from balloon and tenor opera singer Jordani was to sing an aria. Independently manufactured image of balloon "Le Compere" pasted onto substrate. Substrate is printed with text. Relief or Letterpress. Created by Digitized by Garber Move Team Date Created 08/23/2021 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Art; Aviation; Commercial Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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