Title

The construction of balloons in the Gare d'Orleans to carry information out of Paris during the Prussian siege

Caption

Engraving depicting the construction of balloons in the Gare d'Orleans to carry information out of Paris during the Prussian siege. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A14_223

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (8,8Mb) / 18,8in x 12,4in / 5645 x 3715 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Construction Balloon Hot-Air Balloon Balloonist Gare d'Orleans Paris Information Aviation Flight Transport Transportation Siege Siege of Paris Prussia Prussian Franco-Prussian War War Communication Communicate 19th Century