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The Perilous Situation of Major Money. When he fell into the sea with his Balloon on the 23 of July 1785 off the Coast of Yarmouth; was most providentially discover'd and taken up by the Argus Sloop after having remained in the water during five hours.

Catalog Data

Medium:
Print, Lithograph on Paper, Uncolored
Dimensions:
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 21.7 × 27.9cm (8 9/16 in. × 11 in.)
Type:
ART-Prints, Original
Country of Origin:
Great Britain
Physical Description:
Uncolored lithograph of Major Money standing on his submerged gondola and holding on to the a balloon as he is dragged over the surface of the sea.
'P. Reinagle R.A. pinxt. W.P. Sherlock fecit. London Published by Chas. Tilt 86 Fleet street. Printed by Lefevre & Kohler 52 Newman St.'
Credit Line:
Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust
Inventory Number:
A20140862000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d22dacbe-693b-44f3-b385-dbf5acbde6aa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20140862000