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Balloon Jupiter Preparing for First Air Mail Trip in the World
Balloon Jupiter Preparing for First Air Mail Trip in the World
TitleBalloon Jupiter Preparing for First Air Mail Trip in the World
Owning InstitutionIndiana Historical Society
Item IDP0130_P_BOX26_FOLDER7_302321-F-4
DescriptionThe inflated balloon is in the downtown area of Lafayette. A crowd is gathered around on the street while other people watch from the roofs of surrounding buildings.
SubjectBalloons (Aircraft)
Crowds
Postal service
Air mail service
CreatorW. H. Bass Photo Company
Date1859-08-16
Geographic LocationIndiana--Lafayette
Format of OriginalPhotographic print, b&w
Size of Original8 x 10 in.
Digital FormatJPG
Collection NameW. H. Bass Photo Company Collection
Collection NumberP 0130
NotesThe message on the bottom of the image reads: Ascension and flight deferred by accident until next day, August 17, 1859.
Copyright NoticeDigital image © 2004 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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