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Mechanism used to inflate a balloon

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VBI-000389-001_sv.jpg

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Date
1780-1790
Description
Four engravings: two showing the mechanics of gas balloon inflation, one of an aerial view of a town as seen by Thomas Baldwin, and one engraving showing the launching platform for a balloon with rigging set up before the balloon is attached.
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Still Image
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No Copyright - United States
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