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A view of the balloon of Mr. Sadlers ascending with him and
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A view of the balloon of Mr. Sadlers ascending with him and
A view of the balloon of Mr. Sadlers ascending with him and Captain Paget of the Royal Navy from the gardens of the Mermaid Tavern at Hackney on Monday, August 12, 1811. Print shows James Sadler and Captain Paget of the British Royal Navy ascending in a balloon decorated in honor of the Prince Regents birthday, from the Mermaid Tavern gardens, Hackney, London, August 12, 1811. (Source: AG Renstrom, LC staff, 1981-82.). Date 1811
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This print depicts the historic hot air balloon ascent of James Sadler and Captain Paget of the Royal Navy on Monday, August 12, 1811, from the gardens of the Mermaid Tavern in Hackney, London. The occasion marked the celebration of the Prince Regent's birthday, and the balloon was decorated in honor of the event. James Sadler, an English aeronaut, and Captain Paget, a naval officer, embarked on this daring adventure, becoming the first British military officer to fly in a hot air balloon. The image captures the excitement and anticipation of the crowd gathered to witness the spectacle, as they look up towards the ascending balloon. The print, sourced from the AG Renstrom collection at the Library of Congress, provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of aeronautics and the thrill of hot air ballooning in the early 19th century.
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