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Mr. George B. Gales newly invented aerostatic machine

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VBI-000130-001_sv.jpg

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Date
1842-1852
Description
Engraving showing four different states of inflation of a large balloon with two smaller attached chambers and an extra car which can be let out below the main gondola. A crowd is gathered in a field to watch the demonstration. Caption below the image: Mr. Geo. G. Gales Newly Invented Aerostatic Machine.
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