Hand-colored etching of a political cartoon depicting two men aloft in a parachute. One of the men is identified as John Bull. Parts of the parachute are labeled 'Sinking Fund,' 'Hoop of National Security,' 'Compound Interest,' and 'Million pr. Annum at Interest.' Part of the clouds, labeled 'National Debt' is streaking down and grabbing the parachute. The British Isles are below with the English Flag and labeled 'Land of Emancipation.' Another political cartoon print, unrelated to ballooning, is on the reverse. 'Published July 10th, 1802 by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James Street.' Created by Vanessa Nagengast Date Created 11/05/2014 Source National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. Keywords Art Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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