Title
Medal of the 3rd aerial journey by balloon, 19th January 1784
Caption
Medal (obverse)
3rd aerial journey by balloon 19 January 1784
Silver-plated bronze (diameter 4.2 cm)
Muller-Quênot Collection
Inscription: "Que ne peut le génie".
Info+
Invited to Lyon and named by the town's academy, Josephe -Michel Montgolfier found himself in the Gaul capital. Jacques de Flesselles, an administrative intendant of the area set up a fund.
Thanks to the vital participation of the Prince of Ligne, the duke of Ursel, the marquis of Saint-Vincent, the count of Laurencin and numerous other contributors who wished to see their name written on the list of supporters, the manufacturing costs of a new balloon were quickly covered. It would be a real masterpiece.
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Association Muller Quenot Rosheim
Reference
MQR10A00_006
License type
Rights managed
Available size
32,2Mb (1,9Mb) / 11,8in x 10,6in / 3543 x 3173 (300dpi)