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This object is on display in Hangar Overlook at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Hangar Overlook
Object Details
Type ART-Prints, Original Medium Print, Etching on Paper, Colored Physical Description Colored etching of the November 21, 1783 Montgolfier balloon as it flies past the terrace of Benjamin Franklin's home in a wing of the Hotel de Velentinois at Passy. The launch site, the Chateau de la Muette was the official residence of the young Dauphin. 'Vue de la Terrasse de Mr. Franklin à Passé.' 'Dessure par le Char. de Lorimier. Gravé par N. De Launay.' Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 22.9 × 16.5cm (9 in. × 6 1/2 in.)
2-D - In Frame (H x W x D): 35.6cm × 29.2cm × 3.8cm (14 × 11 1/2 × 1 1/2 in.)
 Inventory Number A20140678000 Credit Line Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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