Title

James Sadler making a balloon ascent from fields near Merton College, Oxford

Caption

Engraving depicting James Sadler making a balloon ascent from fields near Merton College, Oxford. James Sadler (1753-1828) the first English balloonist, chemist and pastry chef. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A14_131

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60.0Mb (3.9Mb) / 18.3in x 12.7in / 5486 x 3822 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustrated Illustration James Sadler Hot-Air Balloon Balloon Balloonist Aviation Flight Transport Transportation English England Chemist Pastry Chef Chef Metron College Oxford 19th Century