Interior of a balloon, view no. 1, probably Winsted, 1885
PhotographerPhotographed by
John G. Doughty
American, 1858 - 1911
Date1885
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 5 1/8 x 7 1/16in. (13 x 18cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionFour men sit inside a partially inflated balloon. Letterpress description on back of photograph: "Interior view of balloon looking towards the neck. 600 yards of material were required in the manufacture of this machine upon which was put one and one half barrels of special varnish. Height of balloon complete 80 feet, circumference 120 feet, weight 650 pounds. When filled with hydrogen gas its lifting capacity is 2,640 pounds; when filled with coal or illuminating gas its lifting power is 1,320 pounds. When this picture was taken, the balloon was filled with air." Probably taken near Winsted.
Object number2000.194.19
Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
late 19th century
