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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 June 1, 1803 Country of Origin Great Britain Type ART-Prints, Original Medium Print, Etching on Paper, Uncolored Physical Description Uncolored etching of the parachute descent from Mr. Garnerin's flight from St. George's Parade. The balloon is seen floating off in the background. The image is labeled with letters, suggesting that there was an associated key that is no longer present. Faint text on the print which transferred from prolonged contact with a page of text. 'Pub. June 1-1803 by Alex Hogg 16 Paternoster-row.' Dimensions Mat (H x W): 35.6 × 27.9cm (14 × 11 in.)
Unmatted (H x W): 27.9 × 20.3cm (11 × 8 in.)
Inventory Number A20140858000 Credit Line Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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