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This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date Februrary 1, 1808 Type ART-Prints, Original Medium Print, Etching on Paper, Uncolored Artist Lowry
 Physical Description Uncolored etching of five technical drawings. The top edge of the print is adhered to a larger, blank piece of paper. Each figure is numbered. Figure 1 shows the inflation of a gas balloon. Figure 2 shows the balloon aloft. Figure 3 shows an unopened parachute. Figure 4 shows the parachute in descent. Figure 5 shows a small balloon attached to two bottles. Figures 1 and 5 have letters on them refering to different parts, showing there is a key that is not present. 'London. Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees & Orne, Feb. 1, 1808.' Dimensions Mat: 30.5 × 25.4cm (12 × 10 in.)
Unmatted: 26 × 14.1cm (10 1/4 × 5 9/16 in.)
 Inventory Number A20140494000 Credit Line Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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