Colored lithograph on paper. The Ariel, March 28th, 1843. Print depicts a broad view of an aerial steam carriage in flight. Crowd watches below, with the cityscape of London in the background. Aerial steam carriage has an almost boat-like gondola and wings with scalloped trim. The British flag flies overhead. Created by Digitized by Julie Weinstein Date Created 03/10/2021 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Art; Aviation Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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