Title
Invitation card for the launch of the "France-Russie" aerostat on 21st October 1891
Caption
Invitation card dated 21st October 1891 for the launch of the "France-Russie" aerostat
Framed lithograph (27 x 31 cm)
Muller-Quênot Collection
Info+
Card reads:
The Ecole Supérieure de Navigation Aérienne invites you to the launch of it's "France Russie" aerostat - brought to you by Mr Pierre de Balaschoff - taking place on 1st November at 10 o'clock, at the Usine à gaz de la Villette, 23, rue d’Aubervilliers.
The aerostat will be boarded by Messieurs de Balaschoff, Delprat and their guests and driven by the balloonists Georges Besançon and Maurice Mallet.
The launch of "France-Russie" (3200 M3 ) will be preceded by the ascent of "Sirius" (1300 M3).
This invitation is addressed to all the family.
In case of bad weather, the ascent will be postponed until the next clear day.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Association Muller Quenot Rosheim
Reference
MQR10A00_266
License type
Rights managed
Available size
37,2Mb (2,4Mb) / 12,9in x 11,2in / 3873 x 3358 (300dpi)