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Ballon-Poste 1871
A Ballon-Poste loaded with mail leaves the place Saint- Pierre, Montmartre Date: January 1871
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1871 Ballon Balloon Loaded Mail Mont Martre Pierre Poste Siege January
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.6cm (15.6" x 10.5")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image captures the historic moment of a Ballon-Poste, or mail balloon, taking off from Place Saint-Pierre in Montmartre, Paris, in January 1871. The Siege of Paris had begun just a month prior, isolating the city from the rest of France and cutting off all land-based mail services. In response, the French Postal Service turned to an unconventional means of transportation: balloons. The Ballon-Poste, filled with mail sacks and a small propane gas burner, is seen here prepared for takeoff. The crew, consisting of a pilot and a mail handler, are shown in the basket, ready to embark on their daring journey. The scene is bustling with activity as onlookers gather to witness the spectacle, some waving handkerchiefs in farewell or encouragement. The Ballon-Poste was an essential lifeline during the siege, transporting mail, newspapers, and even some supplies in and out of the city. Each flight was a risky endeavor, as the balloons were vulnerable to wind currents, bad weather, and potential enemy fire. Despite these challenges, the mail balloons made regular flights, maintaining a vital connection between Paris and the outside world. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the people during the Siege of Paris. It serves as a reminder of the importance of communication and the lengths people will go to maintain it, even in the most trying of circumstances.
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