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Aeronautic Chariot

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VBI-000031-001_sv.jpg

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1.02 MB

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JPEG

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464c9267f98d91f2a7519064da19dd66

Date
1784
Description
Engraving of Richard Crosbie's "Aeronautic Chariot." This balloon, shown flying above water, boats and land, features "flyers," a rudder and sails to aid in steering. Published in the September 1784 issue of Walker's Hibernian magazine; or, Compendium of entertaining knowledge.
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Still Image
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No Copyright - United States
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