This is an original 1918 halftone print of two aeronauts repairing a torn balloon bag at the Collegiate Balloon School in Cincinnati, Ohio. The sun heated and expanded the gas inside the bag so quickly that it burst.
CONDITION
This 93+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No tears. No water damage. Please note there is printing on the reverse.
- Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
- Grade: Very Fine +++
- Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 9 inches; 15 x 23 cm
- Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
- Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: ballooning, atmosphere, aeronautical, flight, helium, gases, students, maintenance, fixing
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