Poster Print : Packet for Balloon Post
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Packet for Balloon Post
An actual envelope for a letter sent by balloon post out of Paris during the Siege. The letters were limited to a weight of 4 grams ! Date: 1870
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Media ID 7142219
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Actual Balloon Communication Envelope Grams Letter Letters Mail Packet Siege Weight
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the captivating image of a Balloon Mail Envelope from Mary Evans Prints Online. This historical artifact offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing an actual envelope used for balloon post during the Siege of Paris in 1870. With a weight limit of just 4 grams, these envelopes allowed for the transportation of precious letters and messages across great distances using hot air balloons. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your space with this stunning, museum-quality print."
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19.1cm (11.9" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph captures an original packet for a letter sent via the Balloon Post during the Siege of Paris in 1870. The Balloon Post, an innovative method of communication during times of war and transportation disruptions, allowed messages to be sent between Paris and its besieged suburbs using hot air balloons. The envelope, with its distinctive red and blue stripes and the inscription "Poste Aerienne," bears testament to this historical feat. Due to the limited means of transportation and the weight restrictions imposed during the siege, letters sent through the Balloon Post were strictly limited to a weight of just 4 grams. The packet in the photograph showcases this restriction, as it appears to be almost empty, leaving ample space for the lightweight missives. The use of balloons for postal delivery dates back to the early 18th century, but it was during the Siege of Paris that this method gained significant popularity. The Balloon Post service operated from September 1870 to February 1871, providing a vital lifeline for communication between the city and its suburbs, which were under siege by the Prussian army. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the ingenuity and resilience of people during times of adversity. The packet, with its weight restriction and unique mode of transportation, stands as a reminder of the importance of communication and the lengths people will go to maintain connections with their loved ones and the world beyond their immediate surroundings.
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