Grand Ascent of the Novel and Wonderful Aerial Vessel or Sailing Balloon! "L'Esperance"
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Object Details
Type
ART-Posters, Original Art Quality
Medium
Broadside Poster
Physical Description
Broadside poster announcing the first ascent of the L'Esperance balloon from Cremone Gardens in 1865. Engraved image of the balloon in the middle of the poster.
'Arliss & Co., Printers, 15, Great Queen Street, W.C'
Dimensions
Mat (H x W): 61 × 38.1cm (24 × 15 in.)
Unmatted (H x W): 50.8 × 25.1cm (20 in. × 9 7/8 in.) Inventory Number
A20140414000
Credit Line
Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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