Hand-coloured engraving print of a maritime rescue

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Framed Prints featuring 'Balloon crash CVS01_01_031' by Historic England Archive from Historic England. This hand-coloured engraving shows a maritime rescue on 1st September 1874, highlighting the history of balloon flight. Perfect for home decor or office spaces, our Framed Prints are ideal for art lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

A hand-coloured engraving of a maritime rescue scene from the late 19th century. The print depicts French balloonists Jules and Caroline Durouf being rescued by English fishermen in the North Sea, following their balloon's ditching on September 1st, 1874. This Victorian-era artwork is now available as a print, showcasing its intricate details and colours.

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Image Download - Download the historic image 'Balloon crash CVS01_01_031' from the Historic England Archive, licensed for Creative Use, Editorial Use, and Personal Use. This hand-coloured engraving depicts a maritime rescue on 1st September 1874 and is part of the Tales of balloon flight collection.

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Premium Paradise Wooden Range A1 Premium Poster Frame (86x62cm) with A2 Poster (59x42cm) and mounted behind a white matt board to make your photo really stand out. FSC Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified for environmental, social, and economic sustainably. High transparency tempered glass window with a smooth finished frame. Great for filling empty walls, decorating blank spaces, or creating eye-catching gallery walls. Frames arrive ready to hang. Sent with secure, protective packaging. Smooth wooden veneer mimics the real wood look and feel with ultra-durable scratch resistance tempered glass. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.4cm x 58.8cm (16.3" x 23.1")

Estimated Product Size is 62cm x 86.6cm (24.4" x 34.1")

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