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Ballooning CVS01_01_036
Tales of balloon flight. A hand-coloured engraving showing MP Walter Powell and Captain Templer in the basket of the Saladin balloon. On 10th December 1881 the balloon crashed near Bridport, throwing Templer clear. Powell died after being carried out to sea. From the Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection of lantern slides dating from 1882-1892
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Media ID 12184625
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Balloon Engraving Flight Victorian
10"x10" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Ballooning CVS01_01_036" print from Historic England Archive, part of our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This vintage hand-coloured engraving transports you back in time to an era of adventure and innovation. Witness the thrilling moment as MP Walter Powell and Captain Templer soar high above the ground in the basket of the Saladin balloon. Add this stunning historical print to your collection and let the tales of balloon flight unfold in your home.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This hand-coloured engraving captures a tragic moment in the history of balloon flight. Entitled "Ballooning CVS01_01_036 (Tales of balloon flight)" it showcases MP Walter Powell and Captain Templer suspended in the basket of the Saladin balloon. The image dates back to 10th December 1881, when disaster struck near Bridport. In this fateful incident, Captain Templer miraculously escaped as the ill-fated balloon crashed, propelling him clear from danger. However, tragically, MP Walter Powell met an untimely demise after being carried out to sea by uncontrollable winds. The Victorian-era artwork is part of the esteemed Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection of lantern slides dating from 1882-1892 held at Historic England Archive. It offers a glimpse into a time when daring adventurers took to the skies with these magnificent contraptions. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring this historical event to life, allowing us to reflect on both the triumphs and perils faced by early pioneers of flight. This engraving serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst great advancements in technology, human lives are forever intertwined with risk and uncertainty. Through its depiction of this harrowing incident, we are reminded not only of our shared fascination with aviation but also of our collective vulnerability in facing nature's unpredictable forces.
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