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This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date 1812 Type ART-Prints, Original Medium Print, Etching on Paper, Colored Physical Description Colored etching of Mr. James Sadler (February 1753–28 March 1828) in the gondola of his balloon crossing the Irish Channel from Dublin to England, October 1, 1812. Scene shows the balloon aloft over water and a lighthouse with Mr. Sadler holding two flags. "Erin go Bragh" is written on the gondola. Forced down in the water, he almost drowned before being rescued. 'Pub by Sidebotham Sachville St. Importer & publisher of Caricature prints, the greatest variety of humerous prints in Europe for sale.' Dimensions Mat: 45.7 × 35.6cm (18 × 14 in.)
Unmatted: 34 × 23.5cm (13 3/8 × 9 1/4 in.)
 Inventory Number A20140510000 Credit Line Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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