..Balloon Ascent..Gypson..May the 9th, 1840
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1840Description
Two broadsides advertising Mr. Gypson's balloon ascents from the grounds of the Bedford Gas Company. The first is for a nocturnal ascent on May 9, 1840, the second for an ascent on May 16, 1840 with "Madame Grimalkin" descending in a parachute. For more information about this item, visit https://archivesspace.mit.edu/repositories/2/digital_objects/412
Subject
Balloon ascensions, Broadsides, Parachutes, Balloonists, Gypson, Richard