Object Details
Physical Description
Round porcelain patch box with three feet and lid. Porcelain is thin and lid is not hinged. Transfer print of a balloon on the lid with the caption 'Mr. Sadler and Capt Paget / Aug. 12, 1811.' The flight was made by James Sadler and Captain Paget of the Royal Navy from the Mermaid Tavern, Hackney, London, with the balloon decorated to celebrate the birthday of King George III.
Credit Line
Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust
Inventory Number
A20140440000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
ART-Miscellaneous
Medium
Box, Patch
Dimensions
Overall (Dia. x H): 5.4 × 2.9cm (2 1/8 × 1 1/8 in.)
Country of Origin
France
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A20140440000