La Machine Aerostatique ou Le Balon Royal
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Date
1778-1788Description
Engraving showing the Montgolfier brothers' balloon ascending over bushes. A wicker basket suspended below carries the sheep, rooster and duck who were the first live aeronauts. The caption gives information about the September 19, 1783 ascent. For more information about this item, visit https://archivesspace.mit.edu/repositories/2/digital_objects/397
Subject
Animals, Ballooning, Balloons (aircraft), Balloon ascensions