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The Descent of the Air-Balloon
Content Provider | Library of Congress - Photographs |
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Spatial Coverage | France |
Description | Fanciful depiction of the landing of Etienne Montgolfier's balloon near a cottage at Vaucresson after an eight mile flight from Paris, Septembr 19, 1783, carrying three animals in a basket. The cock, the sheep, and the duck are seen on the ground; the balloon and the animals are being observed by astonished and frightened country people. |
File Format | JPG / JPEG |
Language | English |
Part of Series | Miscellaneous Items in High Demand |
Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
Access Restriction | Open |
Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Balloon ascensions--France--1780-1790. |
Content Type | Image |
Resource Type | Photograph |