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Three panels from Tableau de l'art aérostatique et de la direction des ballons (Paris: Maison Basset, Rue de Seine, 33, [c1851]), depicting the development of lighter-than-air machines down to 1851., 1851.

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 30
Identifier: Subsubseries 1.2.2:

Contents:

  • 25 Fevrier 1784; 4 Mars 1784; 8 Mai 1784. -- 1 print : color ; 5 x 7.5 in.
  • Globe volant; 18 Juillet 1784; Ballon … parachute renversé de Mr. Henin. -- 1 print : color : 5 x 7.5 in.
  • 6 Octobre 1850; 1851. Trains de plaisir de l'Hippodrome de Paris; 31 Aout 1851; 31 Aout 1851. Train de plaisir de l'Hippodrome. -- 1 print : color ; 4 .5 x 8 in.
  • Dates

    • Creation: 1851.

    Creator

    Access

    The collection is open to researchers when Special Collections is open, and at other times by appointment. There are no access restrictions.

    Extent

    From the Collection: 16.25 Linear Feet ( (13 archive boxes, 6 archive half-boxes, 8 clam-shell boxes, 3 shoe boxes, 15 oversize print boxes))

    Language of Materials

    From the Collection: English

    Note:

    See William Lockwood Marsh, Aeronautical Prints & Drawings (London: Halton and Truscott Smith, 1924), pp. 29-32.

    Repository Details

    Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository

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    Claremont CA 91711 United States