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Angouleme Porcelain Saucer

The illustration in the center of the bowl shows the apparatus for generating the hydrogen gas with which to inflate a balloon.

French, Circa 1785

Gift of William A.M. Burden

A19750689000

 Display Status

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

Boeing Aviation Hangar
Object Details
Date ca. 1785 Country of Origin France Type ART-Miscellaneous Medium Saucer, Angouleme Porcelain Manufacturer Angouleme
 Physical Description White with blue and gold decoration, smokestack depicted on base. Inventory Number A19750689000 Credit Line Gift of William A.M. Burden Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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