Lithograph/Letterpress: Multicolor illustrated print on lined paper advertising balloon ascensions. Large balloon in foreground carrying riders floats over a Paris landscape. Partial text: "JARDIN D'ACCLIMATATION" in red, outlined sans-serif lettering superimposed over the balloon. "ASCENSIONS GRATUITES" in black sans-serif text to either side of the balloon. On both sides of the balloon basket, text in red: "400 Mètres." Superimposed on the balloon basket, black sans-serif font advertises ascensions each day from 9 to 6. At bottom, additional sans-serif text in black and red. Artist signature at lower left within the landscape, printed by A. Farradesche, Paris. Created by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Date Created 02/28/2022 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Art; Aviation; Commercial Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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