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The Great Montgofier or Fire Balloon

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VBI-000080-001_sv.jpg

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1.03 MB

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JPEG

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e4bf7adb2c6b202627dd0ebfed511e5f

Date
1838
Location
Zoological Gardens (Chessington, Surrey)
Description
Lithograph depicting the "Great Montgofier Balloon" over the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens in London, part of the planned celebrations for Queen Victoria's birthday. Beneath the illustration is a caption: A correct representation of/The Great Montgolfier or Fire Balloon/As is appeared on the Lake at the Surrey Zoological Gardens,/previous to its TOTAL DESTRUCTION[sic] by the people, May 24, 1838.
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Still Image
Rights
No Copyright - United States
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