An exact representation of the first Aerial Ship, the Eagle.
Publisher
R. Ackermann & Co.
(British)
Date1835
MediumInk on paper, lithograph
DimensionsFRAMED: 17 × 19 in. (43.2 × 48.3 cm)
SHEET: 10 1/2 × 13 3/4 in. (26.7 × 34.9 cm)
SHEET: 10 1/2 × 13 3/4 in. (26.7 × 34.9 cm)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineTibbals Circus Collection
Object numberht8000172
As devices intended for transportation, traditional air balloons were criticized for their lack of maneuverability and limited passenger capacity. The Eagle (which never actually took flight) improved on the traditional model with its large rudders and spacious cabin.
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R. Ackermann & Co.
1829
R. Ackermann & Co.
1829
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
no date
