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Advertising brochure from ballooning pioneer, Jean-Pierre Blanchard

 Unprocessed — Box: Communal Accessions 60
Identifier: 2024-141

Content Description

Brochure is in French. Advertisement for an event put on by ballooning pioneer, Jean-Pierre Blanchard, which featured ballooning demonstrations and the first use of a parachute by a dog. The brochure includes instructions for visitors and ticket prices.

Acquisition Type

Purchase

Provenance

Purchased by Sammie Morris for Archives and Special Collections on December 11, 2023.

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • August 23, 1785

Extent

0.025 Cubic Feet (One folder)

Inventory

One manuscript