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Object Details
Type ART-Miscellaneous Medium Print, Etching on Paper, Uncolored Artist N. Whittock
 Physical Description Uncolored etching of Mr. Hampton's safety parachute in various stages of use, from the ascent of the balloon "Albion," to the descent of the parachute. Mr. Hampton made his first descent in the parachute on October 3, 1838 in Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, and his second on June 13, 1839 at the Baron de Berenger's Cremorne House in Chelsea. Drawn and engraved by N. Whittock. Dimensions Mat: 35.6 × 27.9cm (14 × 11 in.)
Unmatted: 24.1 × 16cm (9 1/2 × 6 5/16 in.)
 Inventory Number A20140492000 Credit Line Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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