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This object is on display in Hangar Overlook at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Hangar Overlook
Object Details
Date c. 1849 Type ART-Prints, Original Medium Print, Lithograph on Paper, Uncolored Physical Description Uncolored lithograph commenting on the rush to California, featuring a balloon labeled 'California Mail Balloon via Nicaragua.' The balloon is aloft over the ocean with ships in the water. There are men on the balloon and ships, and all have speech bubbles. References are made to Cornelius Vanderbilt; Blondin, the wire walker; and Johnson's patent balloon. 'Published by Chas. F. Gildersleave, 17 Williams St. N.Y.' Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 41.4 × 55.2cm (16 5/16 × 21 3/4 in.)
2-D - In Frame (H x W x D): 48.3cm × 62.2cm × 3.8cm (19 × 24 1/2 × 1 1/2 in.)
 Inventory Number A20140658000 Credit Line Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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