The New Great Montgolfier Balloon
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Date
1838Description
Article about the 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 it's improvements over the original montgolfier are explained. For more information about this item, visit https://archivesspace.mit.edu/repositories/2/digital_objects/669
Subject
Balloons (aircraft), hot-air balloons, Balloon ascensions, Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901