Mr. Edward Spencer, born May 8th 1799 who accompanied Mr. Ch

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Mr. Edward Spencer, born May 8th 1799 who accompanied Mr. Ch

Mr. Edward Spencer, born May 8th 1799 who accompanied Mr. Charles Green in that fatal parachute experiment of Mr. Robert Cocking s, July 24th, 1837, from Vauxhall Gardens. And has made twenty-seven ascents with Mr. Green, up to this date, August 24th, 1839. Head-and-shoulders portrait of solicitor, Edward Spencer, who accompanied balloonist Charles Green on several ascensions. A balloon with an attached parachute is in the background. Date Aug. 31, 1839

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This head-and-shoulders portrait captures the solemn gaze of Edward Spencer, born May 8, 1799, a solicitor who bravely accompanied renowned aeronaut Charles Green in the fateful parachute experiment conducted by Robert Cocking on July 24, 1837, at Vauxhall Gardens. The tragic event marked the first recorded fatality in the history of parachute jumping. Despite the danger, Spencer had previously made an impressive twenty-seven ascensions with Green up until August 24, 1839. The backdrop of the image features a balloon with an attached parachute, symbolizing the daring adventures that Spencer had undertaken with his friend and fellow pioneer in the field of aeronautics. This poignant portrait serves as a testament to the courage and determination of these early aviation pioneers, who pushed the boundaries of human exploration against all odds.

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