Balloon Collection (page 5)

Captain William Duncan Dale, who died in a balloon crash at Crystal Palace, Sydenham, SE London, on 29 June 1892. late 19th century

Aerial view from a balloon, New York City, USA. 1857

Satirical cartoon, Blanchard landing in a field
Satirical cartoon, Blanchard the balloonist landing in a field, causing disruption to people and animals. Date: circa 1785

Satirical cartoon, Blanchard flying across the Channel
Satirical cartoon, Blanchard the balloonist flying with large wings, crossing the English Channel from Calais to Dover, carrying a ship. Date: circa 1785

Blanchard and Jeffries crossing the Channel in a balloon
Blanchard and Jeffries crossing the English Channel in a balloon, 7 January 1785 -- 100th anniversary commemoration. Date: 1785

Cartoon, En Balloon - a satire on the ballooning craze. circa 1846

French photographer Nadar in hot air balloon
Cartoon, French photographer Nadar in a hot air balloon - elevating photography to the heights of Art. 1862

Front cover design, The Ice Desert, by Jules Verne. Date: circa 1900

Trifles Light as Air by Baird
A toy and balloon seller in a fancy costume. Date: 1929

Piccards Feat - recovery on landing
Aftermath of the ascent by Professor Picard of Brussels University on August 18 1932, by balloon to around 10 1/2 miles, the greatest height achieved by a man at that point

Birthday postcard, puppy and toys in an airship, with verse below. Date: early 20th century

Piccards feat - Atmospheric Exploration Illustrated
The Meaning of Piccards Feat: atmospheric exploration illustrated. Professor Piccard of Brussels University made a daring ascent on 18 August 1932 where he rose to approximately 16

Victor G Ginn catalogue, Novelty Balloons and Airships. 1939

Balloon with birds and flowers on a birthday postcard
Balloon with birds and pink roses on a birthday postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Family of cats in the park on a postcard -- A Happy Family. Date: circa 1890s

Aerostatic Machine, Ballooning
George B Bales, newly invented Aerostatic Machine - Ballooning. circa 1850

Balloon ascent by Mrs Graham, Vauxhall Gardens, London
First Balloon Ascent at night by a female, Mrs Graham from Vauxhall Gardens, London, 26 July 1850. 1850

Ballooning, James Sadler over the Lighthouse, Dublin. 1812

Napoleon enters Paris - crossing Austerlitz Bridge
Napoleon rides triumphally into Paris, crossing the Austerlitz Bridge -16th October 1852. Date: 1852

Goodyear Blimp NC-8A Volunteer in the late 1930s Volunteer (I) (NC-8A)First flight: April 27, 1929Volume: 86, 000 cu. ft.Length: 128 ft.Diameter: 36 ft.Engines

Egyptian boy with balloon Alexandria, Egypt. Date
Egyptian boy with balloon Alexandria, Egypt

Advert for a Kelly Balloon tyre (1925-26) Date: circa 1926

Andrees balloon L Aigle in which he and two companions propose to fly to the North Pole : unfortunately they will not make it, and will perish in the attempt Date: July 1897

BATTLE OF FLEURUS The French under Jourdan repulse the Austrians led by Coburg : a French balloon used for observation is the first instance of military aviation Date: 26 June 1794

Monument - cross-channel balloon flight - L Hoste and Mangot
circa 1910s

SULLEN GIRL IN CAPE
Unhappy girl in a party frock, apple green silk cloak with rows of gauging (shirring) across the shoulders & a ruched collar, calf length socks & ballet slippers. Date: 1930s

AUX TROIS QUARTIERS 1909
Ladies in fashionable hobble skirts, one wears a coatee or spencer with Directoire collar & lapels & a blouse with a ruff. She also wears a large hat not unlike a Lunardi. Date: 1909

Fashions for December 1856
If the children are male then they wear pantaloons or if female the garments that are visible below their skirts are pantalettes. Date: 1856

Costume La Mode 1846
Pink dress: four scallop edged flounces, tight fitting sleeves with volans & worn with a net pelerine. Hair: covers the ears. Green dress: worn with a shawl & bonnet. Date: 1846

BALLOON / HEATH
A horse and rider gallop to the clouds with the assistance of a hot-air balloon. Date: circa 1830

Costume - Children 1880
Boy: knickerbocker, jacket, sailor hat, red socks, heeled boots. Girls: lace dress, yoke bodice, pink sash on hips; kilted skirt, jacket bodies & tie-back skirts. Date: 1880

METEORITE /
A meteor shower seen from a balloon over Northern France by Wilfred de Fonvielle Date: November 1867

Balloon rally, Vincennes, Paris, France
A balloon rally at Vincennes, on the outskirts of Paris. Date: 1900

Newcastle balloon seller
A young boy carries a huge display of balloon for sale at the Quayside Market, Newcastle upon Tyne Date: 1989

Hot air balloon
Silhouette of a man helping to inflate a hot-air balloon ready for launching. First published The Independent Date: 1987

Cesar Aeroplane-Mixte
Men Standing by the Half Airship / Half Biplane Cesar Aeroplane-Mixte with a Prini Berthard 50 HP Engine Parked Date: 1910

Balloon Venus at The Hendre, the Rolls family home near?
Balloon Venus at The Hendre, the Rolls family home near Monmouth. Venus was made by the Short Bros for a syndicate composed of Rolls, Warwick, Wright and Moore-Brabazon

Balloon seller on a Victorian scrap
Balloon seller on the beach on a Victorian scrap. circa 1890s

WW2 poster, Gloster Aircraft National Savings Group. Our aim is one fighter per month, for the next three months. Join the group, win certificates, and help win the war. Save now for your future

Cardington Airship & Balloon Base in Bedfordshire, (interior of hangar/shed)

Francis McClean (left in balloon basket) and Griffith Brewer in the balloon Britannia

Balloon Project 1785
French project for a dirigible balloon : by an unidentified inventor

Pink and gold balloon on a movable greetings card with ornate gold and white border. Date: circa 1890s

Two boys in a balloon on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Rabbits in a balloon on an Easter postcard
Rabbits dropping eggs from a balloon on an Easter postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Six dogs enjoying a tea party
Unusual Friends - six dogs of different breeds enjoying a tea party. 1950s

WWI - Military observation balloon shot down by German plane
Hot time for a " sausage". A British observation balloon is shot down by enemy planes during the First World War

Christmas Card - Dutch children posting cards
Christmas Card - A Right Merry Xmas To You - Dutch children posting cards in the snow. early 20th century

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