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Framed Print of Franco-Prussian War, Hydrogen Balloon
The Siege of Paris (September 19, 1870 - January 28, 1871) and the consequent capture of the city by Prussian forces, led to French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War. Balloon mail was the only means by which communications from the besieged city could reach the rest of France. The use of balloons to carry mail was first proposed by the photographer and balloonist Felix Nadar to perform tethered ascents for observation purposes. However the Prussian encirclement of the city made this pointless. Around 66 balloon flights were made, including one that accidentally set a world distance record by ending up in Norway. The vast majority succeeded: only five were captured by the Prussians, and three went missing, presumably coming down in the Atlantic or Irish Sea. The number of letters carried has been estimated at around 2.5 million. Some balloons also carried passengers, most notably Léon Gambetta, the minister for War, who was flown out of Paris. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Media ID 47337768
1870 1871 Aeronautics Aircraft Airship Aviation Balloon Ballooning Balloonist Balloons Encampment Event Events Flying France French Hydrogen Military Notable Observation Prussian Siege Soldier Soldiers Surveillance Technology Warfare Wars Well Known
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 23.4cm (7.6" x 9.2")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
