Mechanism used to inflate a balloon

Tegg, Thomas, 1776-1846; Baldwin, Thomas; Shury, James

Tegg, Thomas, 1776-1846; Baldwin, Thomas; Shury, James

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URI

https://hdl.handle.net/1721.3/193363

Date

1780-1790

Description

Four engravings: two showing the mechanics of gas balloon inflation, one of an aerial view of a town as seen by Thomas Baldwin, and one engraving showing the launching platform for a balloon with rigging set up before the balloon is attached.

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Subject

platforms, aerial views, Balloons (aircraft), Mechanical drawing, pneumatic structures