Illustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. Artist: W Heath RobinsonIllustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. From a private collection
Andre Jacques Garnerin, French aeronaut and the first parachutist, c1800 (1910). Garnerin (1769-1823) became a balloon inspector in the French Army in 1793
Aerostation out at Elbows or The Itinerant Aeronaut, 1786. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonAerostation out at Elbows or The Itinerant Aeronaut, 1786. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Professor Thaddeus S. C. Lowe, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: UnknownProf. Lowry [sic] i.e. Lowe, between 1855 and 1865. [Balloonist, inventor, aeronaut, scientist: pioneer of military aerial reconnaissance]
Professor T. S. C. Lowe, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: UnknownLowe, Prof. T.S.C. (military balloonist), between 1865 and 1880. [Balloonist, inventor, aeronaut, scientist: pioneer of military aerial reconnaissance]
The Perilous Situation of Major Mony, When He Fell into the Sea with His Balloon, June 24, 1789. Creator: John MurphyThe Perilous Situation of Major Mony, When He Fell into the Sea with His Balloon on the 23rd of July, 1785, Off the Coast of Yarmouth; Most Providentially Discovered and Taken Up by the Argus Sloop
Panel (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, c. 1785. Creator: UnknownPanel (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, c. 1785. Floral print with hot air balloon motif
Balloon Basket, USMC, World War I, 1910s. Creator: Unknown63in. long, 37in. wide, 53in. high; cane basket with silver canvas cover
Basket and equipment used by Capt. H. C. Gray, USA, in a world altitude attempt in 1927U.S. Army Air Corps balloonist Capt. Hawthorne Gray launched from Scott Field, Illinois, on November 4, 1927, on his third attempt to explore conditions
Balloon Basket, USA, World War I, United States Army Air Service, 1910s. Creator: UnknownCane basket with miscellaneous rope and fittings - L: 47" W: 42" H: 46"
Binoculars used by Thaddeus S. C. Lowe, 1860s. Creator: UnknownBinoculars used by Thaddeus S. C. Lowe, 1860s. Binoculars used by American balloonist, aeronaut, scientist and inventor Thaddeus Sobieski Constantine Lowe during the American Civil War
Snuff box with ballooning scene, late 18th century. Creator: AubertSnuff box with ballooning scene, late 18th century. The scene represents the launch of the first small Charliere gas balloon from the Champ de Mars in Paris, 27 August 1783
Dance card case and ivory cards, late 18th century. Creator: UnknownDance card case and ivory cards, late 18th century. Carnets de bal or dance cards were used at formal balls by ladies to record the names of the gentlemen with whom they intended to dance
Box with scene showing Claytons Ascent, after 1835. Creator: UnknownBox with scene showing Claytons Ascent, after 1835. Oval-shaped, pasteboard bandbox covered in paper block-printed with distemper, commemorating Richard Clayton, pioneering midwestern aeronaut
Gondola, Breitling Orbiter 3, 1990s. Creator: Cameron BalloonsBasic structure is yellow and orange with the inscription, Breitling Orbiter 3. Upper structure houses burners and equipment
5c Buffalo Balloon imperforate vertical pair, 1877. Creator: Unknown5c Buffalo Balloon imperforate vertical pair, 1877. Perhaps the most enigmatic of all American stamps, the Buffalo balloon stamp is certainly among the premier rarities in aerophilately
Le Geant, Champ de Mars, October 18, 1863, probably printed 1880 / 89. Creator: NadarLe Geant, Champ de Mars, October 18, 1863, probably printed 1880/89. Crowds at the launch of The Giant, a balloon commissioned by French photographer Nadar and built by Eugene Godard
Interior of Le Geant Inflating, 1863. Creator: NadarInterior of Le Geant Inflating, 1863. The Giant, a balloon commissioned by French photographer Nadar and built by Eugene Godard
The Celebrated Vincent 1784. Creator: Francesco BartolozziThe Celebrated Vincent Lunardi Esq. Accompanied by Two Friends in His Third Aerial Excursion, Taken from St. Georges Fields, in London, 1784
Ascent of Mr Greens Balloon, 1845. Creator: UnknownAscent of Mr Greens Balloon, 1845. On Monday evening, Mr. [Charles] Green made a very beautiful ascent in his monster Nassau Balloon, from the grounds of Cremorne House, Chelsea [in London]
American Balloon Ascension (Amerikakoku), 6th month, 1867. Creator: Utagawa YoshitoraAmerican Balloon Ascension (Amerikakoku), 6th month, 1867
America: Enjoying Hot Air Balloons, 1867. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora" America" : Enjoying Hot Air Balloons, 1867
American Balloon Ascension (Amerikakoku), 1867. Creator: Utagawa YoshitoraAmerican Balloon Ascension (Amerikakoku), 1867
Mr. Green in the Albion Balloon, Having Ascended from Vauxhall Gardens, August 12, 1842, ca. 1842
The Parachute or a Sage Ladys Second Experiment, September 1785. September 1785The Parachute or a Sage Ladys Second Experiment, September 1785
Aerostation out at Elbows, or The Itinerant Aeronaut, September 5, 1785
Madam Blubbers Last Shift or The Aerostatic Dilly, April 29, 1784. April 29, 1784Madam Blubbers Last Shift or The Aerostatic Dilly, April 29, 1784
Departure of Blanchard and Jeffries Balloon from Dover, January 7, 1785, January 1794
A ballooning accident, 1932. Creator: UnknownA ballooning accident, 1932. Un Accident en Ballon. A Monsieur Debaisieux and two companions were injured when their hot air balloon crashed into the roof of police headquarters in Lille, France
The heroic ascent of Professor Piccard, 1932. Creator: UnknownThe heroic ascent of Professor Piccard, 1932. L Heroique Ascension du Professeur Piccard. Swiss physicist Auguste Piccard (1884-1962) built a balloon with an airtight cabin
The Battle of Fleurus on 26 June 1794, 1795. Artist: Mauzaisse, Jean-Baptiste (1784-1844)The Battle of Fleurus on 26 June 1794, 1795. From a private collection
Sadler Over The Lighthouse, Dublin, 1817, (1920). Creator: Robert HavellSadler Over The Lighthouse, Dublin, 1817, (1920). James Sadler (1753-1828) above Dublin Lighthouse on route to Holyhead 24 July 1817 by artist Robert Havell. Photogravure
Accident to the Nassau Balloon in the London-Road, on Wednesday, 1849. Creator: UnknownAccident to the Nassau Balloon in the London-Road, on Wednesday, 1849. Greens Royal Nassau balloon damages a Ladies School
The Attempted Balloon Voyage Across The Channel, 1882. Creator: UnknownThe Attempted Balloon Voyage Across The Channel, 1882. 1. inflating the balloon, 2. the start from Canterbury, 3. passing over Folkestone, 4. the basket and its lifebuoy
Andrees Arctic balloon after the crash, 1897, (1932). Creator: UnknownAndre es Arctic balloon after the crash, 1897, (1932). Swedish engineer and aeronaut Salomon August Andre e (1854-1897) perished during a failed attempt to reach the Geographic North Pole by hydrogen
Andrees Arctic balloon expedition, 1897, (1932). Creator: UnknownAndre es Arctic balloon expedition, 1897, (1932). Swedish engineer and aeronaut Salomon August Andre e (1854-1897) perished during a failed attempt to reach the Geographic North Pole by hydrogen
First manned ascent of a hydrogen balloon, Paris, France, 1 December 1783, (1932). Designed by Jacques Charles, a French professor of physics, and constructed by the brothers Jean and Noel Robert
Jaques Etienne Montgolfier und Joseph Michael Montgolfier, (1933). Creator: UnknownJaques Etienne Montgolfier und Joseph Michael Montgolfier, (1933). Portrait of French inventor brothers Jacques E tienne Montgolfier (1745-1799) and Joseph Michel Montgolfier (1740-1810)
The re-opening of Hungerford Market, Westminster, London, 1833. Scene showing the ascent of Mr Graham in his hot air balloon
A fair held in Hyde Park during the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838
Hot air balloon ascending over Surrey Zoological Gardens, Southwark, London, 1838. Spectators watch from the ground
Figure and exact proportions of the Aerostatic Globe, 1786. Found in the Collection of Library of Congress, Washington D. C
The Balloon or The defense of Paris, 1870-1871. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris
Balloon Ascent. Artist: Kaemmerer, Frederik Hendrik (1839-1902)Balloon Ascent. Private Collection
Virtue on a Balloon. Artist: Orelli, Vincenzo Angelo (1751-1813)Virtue on a Balloon. Found in the collection of Church in Grumello de Zanchi, Bergamo
Poster for the Potolowsky Glove Manufacturer, 1897. Artist: Orlik, Emil (1870?1932)Poster for the Potolowsky Glove Manufacturer, 1897. From a private collection
Ascent of a Balloon in the Presence of the Court of Charles IV, ca. 1783. Artist: Carnicero, Antonio (1748-1814)Ascent of a Balloon in the Presence of the Court of Charles IV, ca. 1783. Found in the collection of the Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao
The Brothers Montgolfier, 18th century, (1910). Artist: JC De MayrThe Brothers Montgolfier, 1910. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (1740-1810) and Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier (1745-1799) were the inventors of the Montgolfiere-style hot air balloon
