Le grand ballon captif a vapeur de la cour des Tuileries (18

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Le grand ballon captif a vapeur de la cour des Tuileries (18

Le grand ballon captif a vapeur de la cour des Tuileries (1879), M. Henry Giffard, ingenieur-constructeur. Broadside announcing the ascension of Henri Giffards captive balloon in the courtyard of the Tuileries, Paris. Includes picture of the giant balloon with passengers in the basket. Date 1879

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1879 Ballon Cap Tif Cour Giffard Tissandier Tuileries Vapeur Aeronautics Ingenieur

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(The Captive Steam Balloon of the Tuileries Garden, Paris, 1879) is an intriguing broadside announcing the historic ascension of Henri Giffard's captive balloon in the heart of Paris. The image on the print captures the grandeur and excitement of the moment as the colossal balloon, filled with steam, prepares for takeoff in the courtyard of the Tuileries. Henri Giffard, an ingenious engineer and constructor, is credited with designing and building this remarkable feat of aeronautical engineering. The balloon, adorned with intricate decorative elements, stands tall against the backdrop of the picturesque Tuileries Garden. Passengers, dressed in fashionable attire of the late 19th century, are seen seated comfortably in the wicker basket suspended beneath the balloon, ready to embark on an unforgettable journey. The captive balloon, powered by steam, was a significant innovation in the field of aeronautics during the late 1800s. Unlike traditional hot air balloons, which relied on the temperature difference between the air inside and outside the balloon to rise, Giffard's captive balloon used steam to maintain a constant altitude. This groundbreaking technology allowed for more controlled flights and opened up new possibilities for scientific exploration and recreational pursuits. The broadside, with its captivating image and detailed description, serves as a testament to the ingenuity and pioneering spirit of the time. It invites us to imagine the thrill and wonder experienced by those who witnessed the ascent of "Le Grand Ballon Captif à Vapeur de la Cour des Tuileries" on that fateful day in 1879.

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