Wooden valve assembly from the balloon originally known as the "City of New York," later renamed the "Great Western"; constructed by T.S.C. Lowe in 1859. Created by Dane Penland Date Created /2000/01/0 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Original Photography, NASM Acc. 2012-0026. Keywords Aviation; Balloons & Airships Rights and Restrictions Usage conditions apply
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