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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/28/7
Former ReferenceD5459/2/91
TitleMr Lunardis Grand British Flag Balloon as it ascended with George Biggin Esq and Mrs Sage. Available on CD 157.
Date[1785]
DescriptionA picture of a man and woman (Mrs. Sage and Mr. Biggin) standing in a basket draped with red curtains, suspended beneath a balloon decorated with the Union Jack. Mr Biggin waves a Union Jack flag in one hand.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationThe flight took place on 29 Jun 1785.
Physical DescriptionColoured drawing. Size 475 x 358 mm. Portrait
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialSee D5459/1/28/6 for more information on Lunardi and the flight, and D5459/1/28/8 for another very similar drawing of the balloon.
Publication NoteRolt, 1966.
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Mr Lunardis Grand British Flag Balloon as it ascended with George Biggin Esq and Mrs Sage. Available on CD 157.

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