Ascent of Mr. Poitevin's Balloon from Nantes
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Date
1851Description
Article about two ascents by M. Poitevin, one on horseback and one in a group of 6 other aeronauts, one of whom descended in a parachute. The accompanying illustration shows a balloon ascending with an attached parachute and a crowd watching from steps on the banks of the Nantes. For more information about this item, visit https://archivesspace.mit.edu/repositories/2/digital_objects/724
Subject
Crowds, Parachutes, Horses, Balloons (aircraft), Ballooning, Poitevin, M., active 17th century-18th century, The Illustrated London News