The English Balloon and Appendages, in which Mr. Lunardi ascended – Historic Print
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This rare historic image captures The English Balloon and Appendages, in which Mr. Lunardi ascended in remarkable detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
The English Balloon and Appendages, in which Mr. Lunardi ascended
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Few visitors to the Artillery Ground in London on 15 September 1784 forgot the sight of Vincenzo Lunardi's hydrogen balloon lifting off, and this print shows the craft and its attached car, ropes and fittings, the "appendages" of the title. Lunardi, an Italian who had come to Britain as secretary to the Neapolitan envoy, made the first balloon ascent in England that day and came down in Hertfordshire, a little over two hours later. His flight drew enormous crowds and a flood of prints, songs and souvenirs, and it set off a brief but intense ballooning craze in Britain.
| Original scan | 3,616 × 5,000 px · prints to 12 × 17 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 02450u The English balloon a |
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