Lower part of a large captive balloon moored to a launching
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Lower part of a large captive balloon moored to a launching
Lower part of a large captive balloon moored to a launching platform showing network of ropes and balloon basket with about 10 occupants. Date between 1880 and 1890
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Captive Launching Lower Moored Net Work Occupants Platform Ropes Tissandier Aeronautics
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This photograph, dating between 1880 and 1890, depicts the lower part of a large captive balloon, skillfully moored to a launching platform. The intricate network of ropes anchors the balloon in place, ensuring a secure attachment to the ground. The basket, suspended beneath the expansive envelope, is filled with approximately ten intrepid occupants, eagerly anticipating their ascent into the sky. The scene unfolds at a time when aeronautics was a burgeoning field, filled with wonder and excitement. The use of captive balloons, which allowed for controlled ascents and descents, was a significant advancement in the realm of aviation. The launching platform, with its robust design and meticulously arranged ropes, underscores the precision and dedication required for such endeavors. The occupants, dressed in Victorian attire, appear focused and determined, their expressions reflecting a sense of adventure and curiosity. The basket, with its woven structure, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the simple yet effective technology that enabled humans to conquer new heights. This photograph, a captivating piece of history from the annals of aeronautics, offers a unique perspective into the past, transporting us to a time when the skies were a new frontier, ripe with possibility and discovery.
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