View of soldiers holding ropes attached to a reconnaissance balloon

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GLC05111.02.1346
GLC#
GLC05111.02.1346-View header record
Type
Images
Date
circa 1861-1865
Title
View of soldiers holding ropes attached to a reconnaissance balloon
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 carte de visite Height: 6.1 cm, Width: 10.3 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Image shows approximate twenty-one soldiers holding the ropes attached to a floating balloon. In the background are A-frame tents amid trees, with other figures watching the balloon action. Ink inscription on image "2348." Graphite inscription on verso "Professor Lowe in His Balloon Watching the Battle of Fair Oaks" "2.00--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

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