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A view of the Balloon & Car with Mr. Sadler on his way from Dublin across the Irish Channel to England 1812

Catalog Data

Medium:
Print, Etching on Paper, Colored
Dimensions:
Mat: 45.7 × 35.6cm (18 × 14 in.)
Unmatted: 34 × 23.5cm (13 3/8 × 9 1/4 in.)
Type:
ART-Prints, Original
Date:
1812
Physical Description:
Colored etching of Mr. James Sadler (February 1753–28 March 1828) in the gondola of his balloon crossing the Irish Channel from Dublin to England, October 1, 1812. Scene shows the balloon aloft over water and a lighthouse with Mr. Sadler holding two flags. "Erin go Bragh" is written on the gondola. Forced down in the water, he almost drowned before being rescued.
'Pub by Sidebotham Sachville St. Importer & publisher of Caricature prints, the greatest variety of humerous prints in Europe for sale.'
Credit Line:
Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust
Inventory Number:
A20140510000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9399ac5b1-1a12-4213-b249-6ca6639f58eb
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20140510000