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Usine e gaz de Vaugirard, 3 octobre 1870. Depart remis. Calm
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Usine e gaz de Vaugirard, 3 octobre 1870. Depart remis. Calm
Usine e gaz de Vaugirard, 3 octobre 1870. Depart remis. Calme plot. Entrevue avec M. Picard, il me charge de differentes recommendations importantes pour le gouvernement e Tours. Mr. dAlmeida - les pigeonniers, etc. - M. Labour. Drawing shows the balloon manufacturing facilities of Henri Lachambre in Vaugirard, a section of Paris, France. A balloon is being inflated with gas in preparation for a flight to Tours. Date between 1870 and 1880
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Usine e Gaz de Vaugirard, 3 octobre 1870: Calm Before Departure - An Intimate Encounter with M. Picard This photograph, taken between 1870 and 1880, offers a rare glimpse into the world of early aeronautics at the Usine e Gaz de Vaugirard in Paris, France. The scene depicts the bustling balloon manufacturing facilities of Henri Lachambre, where a balloon is being prepared for a flight to Tours. The photograph captures a moment of tranquility amidst the frenetic activity. The caption reads, "Depart remis. Calme," translating to "Departure postponed. Calm." The serene expression on the face of M. Picard, the man in the foreground, adds to the sense of stillness. He is deep in conversation with an unidentified man, likely discussing important recommendations for the government regarding the upcoming flight. M. Picard's attire, with its formal coat and top hat, contrasts with the industrial backdrop. The scene is further enriched by the presence of M. Labour, who is seen attending to the pigeonniers, or cages used to house and train homing pigeons. These birds were often used as messengers during long-distance flights. The photograph provides a fascinating window into the world of early aeronautics, offering a glimpse of the technology, the people, and the preparations involved in these groundbreaking flights. The calm before departure belies the excitement and anticipation that would have accompanied this historic journey.
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