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Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D5459/1/28/3 |
Former Reference | D5459/3/54 |
Title | Plan of Mr Prossers new Invented Balloon |
Date | Mar 1785 |
Description | A giant balloon in the shape of Sir John Falstaff. In one hand the balloon figure holds a flag, from his other hand is hung a sail, connected to his foot. The basket, or boat is slung between the feet of the figure, and in it are two men facing each other, one of whom is 'rowing' with a pair of wings. A rudder projects from the back of the boat. Available on CD 157. |
Level | Item |
Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
Artist | Woodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809) |
Archive Creator | George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer |
Further Information | Title continues: to be made in the shape of Sir John Falstaff and to be intiteled The Aerial Collosus with which (accompany'd by another Gentleman) he proposes ascending into the atmosphere (when finish'd)
G M W.d. : Mar 1785
There is no evidence that this balloon could be, or was, built. However, there were balloons made from goldbeaters skin, which could be shaped over moulds, enabling figures to be made. |
Physical Description | Coloured drawing. Size 270 x 209 mm. Portrait. |
Copies | A digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office. |
Related Material | See D5459/1/34/4 for an almost identical representation of Falstaff, as played by Henderson. |
Publication Note | Rolt, 1966. |
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