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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 c. 1878 Type ART-Prints, Original Medium Print, Etching on Paper, Uncolored [Calling Card or Invitation] Physical Description Invitation or calling card with uncolored etching. Image shows a balloon aloft over a villa with a wall marked 'Villa Patrizi' in the foreground. Cherubs are sitting in front of the wall. Somewhat illegible handwriting in ink above and below the image. Reverse is blank with adhesive and paper on the surface, showing it was adhered to another piece of paper and then removed. Originally stored in envelope from Mrs. Kendall's Stationary, labeled 'Inviation to Balloon Ascension.' Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 7.5 × 11.9cm (2 15/16 × 4 11/16 in.)
 Inventory Number A20140749000 Credit Line Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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