The Great Montgolfier; or, Fire Balloon
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Date
1838Description
Article about a new montgolfier balloon scheduled to ascend from the Surrey Zoological Gardens in London on Queen Victoria's birthday in May 1838. The balloon's mechanics and its improvements over the original montgolfier are explained. An accompanying illustration depicts how the balloon will appear for the event. For more information about this item, visit https://archivesspace.mit.edu/repositories/2/digital_objects/606
Subject
Balloons (aircraft), Crowds, Balloon ascensions, Mechanics, Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901