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Object Details

Type

ART-Paintings

Medium

Painting, on Ivory

Physical Description

Miniature framed painting on ivory. Image shows the landing of Charles and Robert, at Neles-la-Vallee, December 1, 1784. Robert is leaving the basket so that Charles can reascend alone, the first man to make a solo free flight. Reverse glass painting around the image. Reverse of frame is lined with paper.

Dimensions

2-D - In Frame (H x W x D): 12.5 × 12.2 × 1.1cm (4 15/16 × 4 13/16 × 7/16 in.)

Inventory Number

A20140990000

Credit Line

Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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