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The Great Nassau Balloon

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VBI-000095-001_sv.jpg

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862.49 KB

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35196b8ab173b62dbd3f865dbba40c97

Date
1832-1842
Description
Engraving depicting the striped Royal Nassau Balloon with Mr. Cocking's parachute attached as it appeared before Cocking's fatal descent on July 24, 1837.
For more information about this item, visit https://archivesspace.mit.edu/repositories/2/digital_objects/363
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Still Image
Rights
No Copyright - United States
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