A view of the Balloon & Car with Mr. Sadler on his way from Dublin across the Irish Channel to England 1812

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Physical Description
Colored etching of Mr. James Sadler (February 1753–28 March 1828) in the gondola of his balloon crossing the Irish Channel from Dublin to England, October 1, 1812. Scene shows the balloon aloft over water and a lighthouse with Mr. Sadler holding two flags. "Erin go Bragh" is written on the gondola. Forced down in the water, he almost drowned before being rescued.
'Pub by Sidebotham Sachville St. Importer & publisher of Caricature prints, the greatest variety of humerous prints in Europe for sale.'
Credit Line
Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust
1812
Inventory Number
A20140510000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
ART-Prints, Original
Medium
Print, Etching on Paper, Colored
Dimensions
Mat: 45.7 × 35.6cm (18 × 14 in.)
Unmatted: 34 × 23.5cm (13 3/8 × 9 1/4 in.)
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Record ID
nasm_A20140510000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9399ac5b1-1a12-4213-b249-6ca6639f58eb

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