The ascent of the Nassau Balloon, with the parachute attached, 24th July 1837 This sketch exhibits the parachute, with Mr. Cocking, in the three stages of the descent / [graphic]

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Title: The ascent of the Nassau Balloon, with the parachute attached, 24th July 1837 This sketch exhibits the parachute, with Mr. Cocking, in the three stages of the descent / [graphic]
Contributor: Morgan, William, active 1838-1840s, publisher.
Browne, William R., active 1837, artist.
Published / Created: 28th July 1837.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published by Wm. Morgan, 25 Bartletts Buildings, Holborn
Abstract: Two images on one sheet separately titled, showing the ascent of the balloon carrying Robert Cocking on the left, and on the right Cocking falling to his death when the parachute he designed failed
Description: Titles from text below images.
Two designs on one sheet, each individually titled.
Provenance: Michael S. Kemp; January 2025.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 27 x 37 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English