A view of the balloon of Mr. Sadler's ascending with him and Captain Paget of the Royal Navy from the gardens of the Mermaid Tavern at Hackney on Monday, August 12, 1811
Summary
Print shows James Sadler and Captain Paget of the British Royal Navy ascending in a balloon decorated in honor of the Prince Regent's birthday, from the Mermaid Tavern gardens, Hackney, London, August 12, 1811. (Source: A.G. Renstrom, LC staff, 1981-82.)
Tissandier collection.
Hot Air Baloons and Gas Baloons
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Date
01/01/1811
Source
Library of Congress
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