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Inflating balloon
Inflating balloon. Historical artwork of the inflation of a gas balloon. The balloon is suspended from a wire stretched between two poles. Diluted sulphuric acid is mixed with iron filings in the barrels to produce hydrogen gas, which is piped off and pumped into the balloon to fill it. Gas balloons were more popular than hot air balloons during the 1800s. Published in A system of aeronautics, comprehending its earliest investigations, and modern practice and art, Philadelphia, 1850
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Media ID 6468621
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1850 19th Barrels Drawing Flight Gases History Of Science Inflating Inflation Nineteenth Century Transport Transportation Blow Up Hot Air Inflate Mono Chrome
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 24cm (15.6" x 9.4")
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 historical artwork captures the awe-inspiring moment of inflating a gas balloon in the 19th century. The black and white illustration, published in A system of aeronautics in Philadelphia, 1850, takes us back to an era where transportation and technology were rapidly evolving. Suspended from a wire stretched between two poles, the gas balloon is being filled with hydrogen gas. To create this lighter-than-air gas, diluted sulphuric acid is mixed with iron filings inside barrels. The resulting hydrogen is then piped off and pumped into the balloon until it reaches its full size. During this time period, gas balloons held more popularity than their hot air counterparts. This image offers us a glimpse into the history of science and transport as we witness the intricate process of inflating such a magnificent flying vessel. The mono chrome drawing showcases not only the technical aspects involved but also highlights artistry within scientific illustrations. It serves as a testament to human curiosity and ingenuity during that era. As we admire this piece from Science Photo Library's collection, let us appreciate how far we have come in terms of flight technology while acknowledging our predecessors' contributions to aviation history.
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