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

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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

Date

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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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9399ac5b1-1a12-4213-b249-6ca6639f58eb

Record ID

nasm_A20140510000