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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
Type ART-Prints, Original Medium Print, Steel Engraving on Paper, Uncolored Physical Description Two uncolored steel engravings on the same page. Both depict 'Le Flesselle,' the largest Montgolfier balloon ever made. Scene on the left side of page depicts the inflation of the balloon. Scene on the right side of the page depicts the takeoff of the balloon on its flight from Lyon, France on January 19, 1784. Jacques de Flesselles (1721-1789) served as Intendant of Lyon for twenty years (1764-1784). Fascinated by technology, he was involved in tests of an experimental steam boat and sponsored the flight of Le Flesselle. He was shot and killed at the Hotel de Ville on July 14, 1789 while attempting to justify his years of service to the crown. 'Se vend a Lyon cheź Castaud Place de la Comédie. Ecrit par Meunier.' Dimensions Mat: 45.7 × 55.9cm (18 × 22 in.)
Unmatted: 37.5 × 51.4cm (14 3/4 × 20 1/4 in.)
 Inventory Number A20140643000 Credit Line Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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