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1918 Print Aeronauts Repair Balloon Bag Tear Cincinnati ORIGINAL HISTORIC ILW2

1918 Print Aeronauts Repair Balloon Bag Tear Cincinnati ORIGINAL HISTORIC ILW2

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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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