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La Machine Aerostatique ou Le Balon Royal

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VBI-000129-001_sv.jpg

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1.07 MB

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Date
1778-1788
Description
Engraving showing the Montgolfier brothers' balloon ascending over bushes. A wicker basket suspended below carries the sheep, rooster and duck who were the first live aeronauts. The caption gives information about the September 19, 1783 ascent.
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Still Image
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No Copyright - United States
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