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Object Details
Date May 17, 1874 Type ART-Prints, Original Medium Newspaper, Colored Artist G. La Fosse
Physical Description Newspaper from 1874. French version of "Punch." Front page has engraving of a parody of a balloon scene with a man's head as the balloon. The balloon/his forehead is labeled 'La Belle Bourbonnaise,' and there are musical notes coming out of the bottom of the balloon. Two men are in the gondola of the balloon, which is shaped like a tri-corner hat. The scene is hand-colored with pink, green, and nude-colored ink. The engraving is signed by G. La Fosse. The information about the newspaper and scene is at the top of the page. Three more pages to the newspaper, with text and images. Page 3 has the sheet music for 'La Belle Bourbonnaise (Deuxième Acte).' France, Le Polichinelle, No. 14, 10 r. Pasquier, Paris, 1874. Dimensions Mat: 61 × 40.6cm (24 × 16 in.)
Unmatted: 49.2 × 33cm (19 3/8 in. × 13 in.)
Inventory Number A20140480000 Credit Line Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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