Colored etching on paper titled The flight of fashion. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, cartoons often used balloon motifs to lampoon society, fads and politicians. This print is a typical example. Created by Digitized by Justin Easterday Date Created 02/09/2021 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Art; Aviation Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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