Rivista aerostatica Grossi - Print, Library of Congress collection
Italian political cartoon shows the aftermath of the Congress of Berlin and the Treaty of Berlin; from left, a bottle-shaped airship labeled "Cipro", "Congresso", and "Angleterre", with a figure identified as J... More
[Comic scene involving balloons and people surveying the Moon]
Print shows illustration relating to the Great Moon Hoax with people spying on human-bat creatures on the Moon as other people are transported between Earth and the Moon by way of a balloon basket. Landauer Co... More
[Man-operated balloon.] - Public domain illustration engraving
Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Henson's aerial steam carriage - A black and white drawing of a plane
Public domain photograph - aircraft, aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Allarme générale des habitants de Gonesse occasionée par la chûte du b...
Vue d'optique shows the unmanned gas balloon, "The Globe," which frightened the villagers in Gonesse, France after landing there on August 27, 1783.
Moyen infaillible d'enlever les Balloons
Caricature of infallible means of raising a hot air balloon, by passing gas into it; satirical poem and illus. of ascension of Montgolfier brothers' balloon. Landauer Collection of Aeronautical Prints and Drawi... More
Mr. Blanchard accompagné de Mr. Gefferies est parti ... entre Calais e...
Print shows Jean Pierre Blanchard and John Jefferies arriving in Calais after crossing the English Channel in a hot air balloon. Landauer Collection of Aeronautical Prints and Drawings. Dollfus 40; Gibbs-Smith... More
[Title page and frontispiece to Jean-Pierre Blanchard's Journal of my ...
Illus. in: Journal of my forty-fifth ascension : being the first performed in America, on the ninth of January, 1793. Philadelphia : Printed by Charles Cist ..., 1793. Title page and frontispiece. Published in... More
Le premier parachute de Jacques Garnerin, essayé par lui-même au parc ...
Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Luftfahrt des Herrn Professors Bourguet ; zu Berlin den 23 May Ao 1804...
Bust portrait of Professor Bourguet. Surrounding portrait are illustrations of items related to ballooning including barrels of gas, books and a compass, a balloon, and a parachute. Landauer Collection of Aer... More
Elevazione aereobatica eseguita da Francezco Orlandi in Bologna nei pu...
Print shows the balloon of Francesco Orlandi ascending over the public gardens of Bologna, Italy, November 6, 1828. (Source: A.G. Renstrom, LC staff, 1981-82.) Tissandier collection.
[Balloon with parachute and propellers, associated with Francesco Orla...
Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ils montaient, ils montaient toujours, Political Cartoon
French political cartoon shows a greedy Louis Napoleon trying to climb higher by hanging onto the ropes of a balloon, topped with a crown. The basket breaks free spilling bags of money, and a woman and a child ... More
Éxperience du globe ae̋rostatique du MM. Charles et Robert, au Jardin ...
Print shows Jacques Alexandre César Charles and Marie-Noël Robert riding in the gondola of a balloon ascending from the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, December 1, 1783 in the first hydrogen balloon flight. (S... More
La pensée s'élève, le souvenir demeure
Collecting card shows balloon flying over a bridge and waterway as letters fall from the balloon basket to birds on ground below. Tissandier collection.
Ballon Godard / H.L.. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Collecting card shows an ascending balloon with one person on board.
Ascension de la colossale Montgolfiére L'Aigle conduite par Eugène God...
Admission ticket to Eugène Godard's ascent in the balloon "L'Aigle" from a location in France. Includes a picture of a balloon decorated with flags and an eagle emblem. Tissandier collection.
Up in a Balloon - Lithograph, public domain, Library of Congress
LOT subdivision subject: Transportation. Title and other information transcribed from item. Copyright by Wm. A. Pond & Co. No caption card found.
Champ-de-Mars. Première ascension aérostatique du ballon le Pole Nord ...
Broadside announcing an ascension of the giant balloon "Le Pole Nord" from the Champ-de-Mars, Paris, June 27, 1869. Proceeds from the event, organized by balloonists Wilfrid de Fonvielle and Gaston Tissandier,... More
Affiche. -- Dépêche placardée à Lyon, et annonçant l'atterrissage du b...
Picryl description: Public domain illustrated book page scan, drawings, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
[Aerialist wearing wings strapped to his shoulders and feet while susp...
Tissandier collection. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ascension du 26 septembre 1876, 700 mètres / Albert Tissandier.
Drawing shows Gaston and Albert Tissandier ascending in their balloon, "Zénith." (Source: A.G. Renstrom, LC staff, 1981-82)
[Tribute to French ballonist Henri Giffard in the form of a handwritte...
Tribute written by Mr. Wrabelly of Hungary, town of Pressbourg (Bratislava), on the occasion of seeing the giant Giffard balloon exhibited in the Tuileries gardens during his visit to the World Exposition held ... More
Grande fête aerostatique organisée par lʹunion des pilotes aériens soc...
Caption continues: Republique Française ... Fête Communale de Neuilly-Sur-Seine Le Dimanche 5 Juillet 1885 ... Sous le Patronage de la Municipalitʹe. Bella C. Landauer collection. Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 1964:R1.
Réunion annuelle des collaborateurs de "La Nature," premier diner offe...
Illustrated menu for a dinner held in honor of Gaston Tissandier at the Hotel Continental, Paris, March, 1887. Includes a profile portrait of Tissandier. Tissandier collection.
Balloon Ascension - Concord State Fair, Concord, N.H.
Crowd watching from field and from grandstand. Photoprint copyrighted by W.G.C. Kimball, Concord, N.H. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Fairs; New Hampshire Co... More
Lord Roberts' army advancing toward Johannesburg - 84th Battery and Ba...
Boer War, South Africa. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U.S. Signal Corps with balloon during operations at Ft. Myer, Virginia...
Stereo copyrighted by Underwood & Underwood. No. U-107105. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions.
La bataille de Fleurus, avec la ballon l'Entreprenant. Dessin original...
Picryl description: Public domain illustrated book page scan, drawings, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
Assiette populaire décorée d'une caricature de Draner relative aux bal...
Picryl description: Public domain illustrated book page scan, drawings, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
Historic Weather Balloon Explorer II, Lake Andes NWR, South Dakota
This National Geographic Society-Army Air Corps balloon set a world manned altitude record of 72,395 ft. on Nov. 11, 1935. The pictures show various views of the gondola on the ground, CCC personnel, Army and N... More
Actor Kirk Douglas, center, in a hot air balloon: Fort Lauderdale, Flo...
Local call number: PR21514 ..Title: [Actor Kirk Douglas, center, in a hot air balloon: Fort Lauderdale, Florida] ..Personal Author: Erickson, Roy...Date: Photographed between May and July 1973. ..Physical descr... More
Navy recruiting's hot air balloon in flight
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Chuck Mussi, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
Navy recruiting's hot air balloon in flight
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Chuck Mussi, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
A view looking directly up at the Navy balloon as it rises into the ai...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nwef, Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Jim Preston Release Status: Released... More
Members of the Navy Balloon Team combine their efforts to release hot ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nwef, Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Jim Preston Release Status: Released... More
Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Jim Van Sickle and his ground crew stretch...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Indiana (IN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More
The Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise (OV-101), mounted on its NASA 747...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dulles International Airport State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey Sanborn Release Status: ... More
A large balloon is inflated to welcome crew members of the aircraft ca...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS Kirby Harrison Release Statu... More
Members of the 437th Military Airlift Wing fly a hot-air balloon over ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Keith Walker Release Status... More
Hot Air Balloon Jubilee Festival, Decatur, Alabama
50,000 to 100,00 people gather at Point Mallard Park to see 65 balloons fly. The balloon festival began in 1977. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. ... More
Hot Air Balloon Jubilee Festival, Decatur, Alabama
50,000 to 100,00 people gather at Point Mallard Park to see 65 balloons fly. The balloon festival began in 1977. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. ... More
Hot Air Balloon Jubilee Festival, Decatur, Alabama
50,000 to 100,00 people gather at Point Mallard Park to see 65 balloons fly. The balloon festival began in 1977. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. ... More
Hot Air Balloon Jubilee Festival, Decatur, Alabama
50,000 to 100,00 people gather at Point Mallard Park to see 65 balloons fly. The balloon festival began in 1977. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. ... More
Hot Air Balloon Jubilee Festival, Decatur, Alabama
50,000 to 100,00 people gather at Point Mallard Park to see 65 balloons fly. The balloon festival began in 1977. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. ... More
Hot Air Balloon Jubilee Festival, Decatur, Alabama
50,000 to 100,00 people gather at Point Mallard Park to see 65 balloons fly. The balloon festival began in 1977. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. ... More
Montgolfier page 6 - A drawing of a large balloon being lifted by a cr...
Collection of natural science, astronomy and ancient technology images from various sources selected by BibliOdyssey.
City desk / World-Telegram photo by Fred Palumbo.
Newspaper editorial staff in the newsroom. NYWT&S staff photo. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection.
Professor Lowe's military balloon near Gaines Mill, Virginia
Inflation of the balloon Intrepid to reconnoiter the Battle of Fair Oaks; Lowe, not visible in this image, is standing to the right of the balloon. No. 2350. Inscribed on item: Copyright 1910 by Patriot Publis... More
Chas. H. Kabrich, the only bike-chute aeronaut novel and thrilling, bi...
B217635(?) U.S. Copyright Office Copyright by Chas. H. Kabrich. Created by "The Donaldson Litho. Co., Cin'ti, O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Charles Meryon - Le Pont-au-change.
Public domain image, 18th-19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Allarme générale des habitants de Gonesse occasionée par la chûte du b...
Vue d'optique shows the unmanned gas balloon, "The Globe," which frightened the villagers in Gonesse, France after landing there on August 27, 1783.
[Captive balloon with clock face and bell, floating above the Eiffel T...
Tissandier collection. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Up and going, Excelsior ginger ale...
Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Professor Lowe inflating Balloon Intrepid to reconnoiter Battle of Fai...
Photograph shows Professor Thaddeus S. Lowe inflating his balloon "Intrepid" from portable gas tanks with help from Union soldiers in Henrico County, Virginia. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year ... More
[French balloonist Jacques Alexandre César Charles receiving a wreath ...
Tissandier collection. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Francisco Pisauro equiti, ac D. Marci procuratori accademiarum Venete ...
Print commemorates Francesco Pisauro, knight and procurator of St. Mark, who made the first public trial in Venice of an aerostatic sphere. The three etchings show an angel blowing a horn and holding a crowned ... More
The Curtis Estate, the scene of Washington's courtship & etc etc, Pamu...
Riverside scene, men unloading barrels from a ship, woman and child watch additional ships come in to shore, wagons for balloon gas generator and equipment in foreground. Ships, dwelling and soldiers milling ab... More
Grandes fêtes aérostatiques le mardi 14 juillet 1868 gayant sʹélevant ...
Balloon on left identified as "Le Jupiter". Hand-colored lithograph mounted on letterpress poster. Bella C. Landauer collection. Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 1964:R1.
Fowls of a feather flock together / K., fecit, 1785.
Scottish cartoon shows a group of men conversing as balloons sail overhead. Possibly Scottish balloonist James Tytler and Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi.
L'ignorance prouvée. Ou les evénements de la journée du 11 juillet 178...
French cartoon ridicules the attempt of Abbé Miollan and Janinet to ascend in a hot air balloon by showing the balloon on fire and billowing smoke while being inflated on July 11, 1784 at the Luxembourg gardens... More
Het jaar 1804!!!, Tissandier Collection, France
Dutch cartoon forecasts aeronautic events for the year 1804 by showing people in hysterics, possibly over an imminent balloon ascension by "Wille van de Heeren Hopman & Loude." From the ceiling hangs a balloon ... More
Fête donner à la grande duchesse Hélène de russie par W.R. Chateaubria...
Drawing shows a crowd gathered around a balloon on the ground at the festivities prepared by Ambassador W.R. Chateaubriant in honor of the Grand Duchess of Russia in Rome, 1830. A second balloon is in sky at up... More
Affiche de la première Ascension équestre de Poitevin au Champ de Mars...
Picryl description: Public domain illustrated book page scan, drawings, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
Professor [Thaddeus S.C.] Lowe's mammoth balloon, CITY OF NEW YORK, as...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, (1859 Nov. 19). Another copy may be in the Landauer Collection, container 33 (A size). Reference copy may be in LOT 4700. This record contains unverified, old da... More
[Technical illustration shows four stages of André Garnerin's parachut...
"Pl. I" from unidentified publication. Tissandier collection. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tableau des services postaux aériens. Offert gracieusement par l'"Indi...
Text-only broadside describes air mail postal services provided by balloon. Tissandier collection.
Le ballon "Le Géant" aux environs de Nimbourg (accident du 19 octobre)...
Periodical illustration shows Felix Nadar's balloon, "Le Geant" over a rural area in its second and final flight in 1863. High winds force the balloon to the ground, dragging the basket dangerously close to an ... More
Départ du Marquis de le Guillois / A. Bonnard.
French caricature shows the "Marquis de le Guillois," possibly the publisher or editor of "Le hanneton," departing in a balloon and dropping an envelope sealed with a cockchafer or maybug ("le hanneton"). Among... More
Details dʹune soupape pour un ballon de 5 a 8,000 m. cubes / Charles C...
Scaled design drawing of balloon valve shows 9 captioned views of components and complete assembly. Includes identification key. Tissandier collection.
Lettre expédiée par ballon monté.
Picryl description: Public domain illustrated book page scan, drawings, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
Voyages aèriens de M.M. Albert et Gaston Tissandier. Tentative de reto...
Drawing shows the balloon "Jean Bart," flown by Albert and Gaston Tissandier descending over the Seine with tow ropes hanging into the river where landing was attempted during the Siege of Paris. "D'après natur... More
Usine à gaz de Vaugirard, 3 octobre 1870. Depart remis. Calme plot. En...
Drawing shows the balloon manufacturing facilities of Henri Lachambre in Vaugirard, a section of Paris, France. A balloon is being inflated with gas in preparation for a flight to Tours.
Direction des ballons (système Ardisson), Bordeaux, le 26 janvier 1871
Design drawings for a system proposed by Annibal Ardisson to navigate a balloon from a platform located below the bag. The aeronaut manipulates blades in a moveable drum to interact with the wind and affect the... More
Up in a balloon - Political cartoon, public domain image
Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Sixteen vignettes from the lives of French balloonists, Albert and Ga...
Drawing shows preparation for a balloon ascension, view from the balloon, landing at Chauvigny and deflation, and discussion of the event at the dinner table at the Chateau de l'Odière. Compare with pencil sket... More
Globo furbovolponico-politico-areostatico a prova di bomba e pistola
Italian caricature of Italian statesman Francesco Crispi shown as a balloon "Ciccio" hovering above a group of men and women representing the country, the majority, the press, the opposition, the government, an... More
Men in basket of Zeppelin Air Ship
Picryl description: Public domain image of an early aircraft, balloon, airship, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Clement-Bayard after collapse & fall
Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Wellman airship from "Trent" - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domai...
Picryl description: Public domain image of an early aircraft, balloon, airship, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Balloon Corps transport, with Lord Roberts' army - advance on Johannes...
Boer War, South Africa. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
On to Washington! / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Illustration shows a large hot air balloon with Theodore Roosevelt's face, flying a banner that states "Republican Congressional Candidates", and carrying a basket overflowing with election hopefuls labeled "Ca... More
Première ascension captive de Pilâtre de Rozier, au jardin Reveillon, ...
Picryl description: Public domain illustrated book page scan, drawings, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
La première ascension en province: départ de la colossale montgolfiére...
Picryl description: Public domain illustrated book page scan, drawings, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
An air-to-air view of the U.S. Navy balloon in flight above the 32,000...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp A. P. Hill, Bowling Green State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Preston Release Statu... More
Artwork: "Hot Air Balloon Meet, Wellsville, N.Y., July 1981" Artist: J...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Jim Van Sickle pilots his AX-7 "Raven" bal...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Indiana (IN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More
A hot air balloon rises from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier U...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More
Onlookers gather around a U.S. Navy hot air balloon which is being inf...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LCDR P.M. Garrity Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
A U.S. Navy hot air balloon stands beside a second Navy balloon prior ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LCDR P.M. Garrity Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
Annual balloon festival, Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a yearly balloon fiesta that takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA during early October. The balloon fiesta is a nine day event, and has around 750 balloons... More
Hot Air Balloon Jubilee Festival, Decatur, Alabama
50,000 to 100,00 people gather at Point Mallard Park to see 65 balloons fly. The balloon festival began in 1977. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. ... More
Hot Air Balloon Jubilee Festival, Decatur, Alabama
50,000 to 100,00 people gather at Point Mallard Park to see 65 balloons fly. The balloon festival began in 1977. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. ... More
Hot Air Balloon Jubilee Festival, Decatur, Alabama
50,000 to 100,00 people gather at Point Mallard Park to see 65 balloons fly. The balloon festival began in 1977. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. ... More
Hot Air Balloon Jubilee Festival, Decatur, Alabama
50,000 to 100,00 people gather at Point Mallard Park to see 65 balloons fly. The balloon festival began in 1977. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. ... More
Public Domain Stock Photo . Aeronautics hot air balloon old, science t...
Flying Balloons: Free images of hot air balloons all over the World, available for commercial use and free download. Copyright-free, no attribution required.
Prof. King's Baloon at Rochester, N.Y.
New York State stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker w... More
Montgolfier page 24 - A drawing of a boat with three spheres on it
Collection of natural science, astronomy and ancient technology images from various sources selected by BibliOdyssey.
Montgolfier page 587 - A drawing of a hot air balloon with a man on it
Collection of natural science, astronomy and ancient technology images from various sources selected by BibliOdyssey.
Nadar / A. Humbert ; relief Marchandeaux., Nadar Collection 1850-1910
French caricature of photographer and balloonist Nadar hanging onto his balloon, "Le Géant," as it drifts with the wind currents. The basket of the balloon is depicted as a camera. Illus. from unidentified per... More