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Handbill for balloon race, Green brothers
Handbill advertising a balloon race between Charles Green and his brother in two balloons, taking place from the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London, to celebrate the Queens birthday.
13 August 1835
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1830s 1835 Balloon Ballooning Birthday Brother Brothers Celebrate Competition Festival Fete Handbill Vauxhall
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the captivating "Handbill for balloon race, Green brothers" print from the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. This vintage treasure, sourced from The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans via Mary Evans Prints Online, invites you to step back in time. Experience the thrill of the past as you gaze upon this intriguing handbill, advertising a balloon race between Charles Green and his brother in two balloons. The event took place from the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London, in celebration of the Queen's birthday on August 13, 1835. Add this unique and historically significant print to your home or office decor. Each Framed Print is meticulously crafted with care, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring the wonder and excitement of the past to your space while enjoying the timeless beauty of this captivating piece. The Media Storehouse Framed Prints offer a perfect blend of history, art, and sophistication. Order yours today and let the adventure begin!
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Celebrate the Monarch's Birthday with an Exciting Aerial Spectacle: A Handbill Advertisement for the Green Brothers' Balloon Race of 1835 August 13, 1835, was a day of grand celebration in London as the city came together to honor the Queen's birthday. Among the various festivities and fetes, one event stood out for its unique blend of adventure, competition, and innovation - the Balloon Race between the Green Brothers. This intriguing handbill, printed in the 1830s, invites the public to witness the aerial battle between Charles Green and his brother, as they ascend in their yellow balloons from the picturesque Royal Gardens in Vauxhall. The brothers' daring flight was not just a leisurely excursion, but a race to the skies, adding an element of thrill to the already festive occasion. Transportation in the early 19th century was still in its infancy, and the ability to traverse the skies in a balloon was a testament to the ingenuity and progress of the era. The Green Brothers' competition captured the imagination of the British public and showcased the potential of this new mode of transport. The handbill's vibrant design, adorned with the image of two yellow balloons against a blue backdrop, evokes a sense of excitement and anticipation. The text, written in elegant script, details the date, location, and the participants of the race, inviting the public to join in the celebration and witness history in the making. As we look at this handbill today, we are transported back in time to an era of innovation, adventure, and the spirit of competition. The Green Brothers' Balloon Race serves as a reminder of the fascination with flight and the role it played in shaping the transportation landscape of the 19th century.
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