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Object Details
Date c. 1811 Type ART-Miscellaneous Medium Medallion Physical Description Pewter medallion. Obverse shows the profile of James Sadler, the 'First English Aeronaut.' Reverse shows a balloon gondola. 'The 21 Ascent / October 7, 1811. / Ascended from Birmingham. Traversd upwards of 112 miles in 1hour & 20 minutes.' Dimensions Overall (Dia. x W): 5.2 × 0.3cm (2 1/16 × 1/8 in.)
 Inventory Number A20140433000 Credit Line Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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