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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 August 1, 1789 Type ART-Prints, Original Medium Print, Engraving on Paper, Uncolored Artist Thomas Rowlandson
 Physical Description Uncolored engraving of the balloon carrying Jean Blanchard and Dr. John Jeffries departing the English coast for Calais, January 10, 1785. Dover Castle and White Cliffs on the left, with a crowd gathered to watch the departure. 'Painted by T. Rowlandson, & engraved by W. Birch, Enamel Painter. Published Augt. 1, 1789 by Wm. Birch, Hampstead Heath & sold by T. Thornton, Southhampton Strt. Covt. Garden.' Dimensions Mat: 25.4 × 30.5cm (10 × 12 in.)
Unmatted: 14.3 × 21cm (5 5/8 × 8 1/4 in.)
 Inventory Number A20140546000 Credit Line Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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