Fire Balloons
Hot Air Balloon Set
1900-1914 (manufactured)
1900-1914 (manufactured)
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The balloons consist of a metal wire framework onto which is pasted coloured tissue paper. At the bottom is a metal ring to which is attached a piece of cotton wool. Each is contained in a tissue envelope with the instructions pasted on the front. It is in its original packaging.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Fire Balloons (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Wire, paper, wool and cardboard |
| Brief description | Hot Air Balloons made in England in 1900-1914 |
| Physical description | The balloons consist of a metal wire framework onto which is pasted coloured tissue paper. At the bottom is a metal ring to which is attached a piece of cotton wool. Each is contained in a tissue envelope with the instructions pasted on the front. It is in its original packaging. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | "FIRE BALLOONS / Superior / Montgolfier". (There is a picture of a balloon with the words FIRE BALLOONS written around the centre of the balloon. On the left is the word "Superior" and on the right "Montgolfier".) |
| Gallery label | A hot hair baloon works on the simple principle that hot air rises. Warmer air is lighter than cooler air. The balloon has to be very big to fit in enough hot air to fly. It is kept warm by a burner. The top of the balloon has a vent that can be opened to let hot air escape and the balloon descend. The balloon only moves in the same direction as the wind, making it an impractical way to travel. Despite this, travellers still enjoy the experience. |
| Credit line | Given by Mr G. E. M. Trinick, England 1914, [86/1909]. |
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| Accession number | MISC.884:1, 2-1988 |
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| Record created | February 17, 2004 |
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