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Angouleme Porcelain Saucer

The illustration in the center of the bowl shows the apparatus for generating the hydrogen gas with which to inflate a balloon.

French, Circa 1785

Gift of William A.M. Burden

A19750689000

Display Status

This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Boeing Aviation Hangar

Object Details

Date

ca. 1785

Country of Origin

France

Type

ART-Miscellaneous

Medium

Saucer, Angouleme Porcelain

Manufacturer

Angouleme

Physical Description

White with blue and gold decoration, smokestack depicted on base.

Inventory Number

A19750689000

Credit Line

Gift of William A.M. Burden

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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