Colored etching of the November 21, 1783 Montgolfier balloon as it flies past the terrace of Benjamin Franklin's home in a wing of the Hotel de Velentinois at Passy. The launch site, the Chateau de la Muette was the official residence of the young Dauphin. 'Vue de la Terrasse de Mr. Franklin à Passé.' 'Dessure par le Char. de Lorimier. Gravé par N. De Launay.' Created by Vanessa Nagengast Date Created 01/28/2015 Source National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. Keywords Art Rights and Restrictions Not Researched
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