Print, Engraving on Paper, A REPRESENTATION OF M: BLANCHARD'S BALLOON, & APPARATUS
A Representation of M: Blanchard's Balloon, & Apparatus, September 14. Very large globe-shaped balloon equipped with parachute and occupied by two aeronauts. The balloon has large scallop-edged wings. This print is a depiction of one of Blanchard's unsuccessful steerable balloons. A lettered diagram with legend beneath corresponds with the letters shown on the image.
Created by
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Date Created
11/23/2021
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Art; Aviation
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