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[The Nassau Balloon]

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VBI-000291-001_sv.jpg

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413.13 KB

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JPEG

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11a93b9530ef3ff541f318f18bb7c561

Date
1832-1842
Description
Various illustrations of parachutes, drawn for The Weekly Chronicle, including Robert Cocking's at various stages in his fatal descent, André-Jaques Garnerin's successful ascent and Jean-Pierre Blanchard's parachute in full extension.
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Still Image
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No Copyright - United States
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