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The Ascent of Balloons from the Esplanade of the Invalides, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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The Ascent of Balloons from the Esplanade of the Invalides, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Ascent of Balloons from the Esplanade of the Invalides, 1856. Paris celebrates the birth of Prince Louis Napoleon, heir to the French throne. Among the entertainments provided for the working classes at the fete on Sunday, the flight of balloons showering bon-bons afforded most amusement. Three hundred balloons were let off in the Esplanade in the course of the afternoon, and at about five a large balloon was sent up, from which bags of bon-bons were thrown down amongst the crowd. Everything passed over with great good humour, and the people seemed delighted with the amusements provided for them, favoured as they were by the fineness of the weather'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This image captures the joyous scene of the Esplanade des Invalides in Paris during the celebration of the birth of Prince Louis Napoleon, heir to the French throne, in 1856. The air is filled with the excitement of the crowd as they eagerly await the ascent of a large gas balloon, showering bon-bons amongst the people below. The event was part of the festivities organized for the working classes, with three hundred balloons released throughout the day. The large balloon, adorned with the French tricolor, adds to the patriotic fervor of the occasion. The Hotel National des Invalides, a historic military complex and museum, serves as the backdrop to this memorable moment in history. The black and white engraving, taken from the Illustrated London News, captures the essence of the day - the unity, excitement, and simple pleasure of the crowd as they eagerly await the descent of the sweet treats. This memento from the past offers a glimpse into the celebratory spirit of a bygone era.
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