Printed catalogue relating to the Aeronautical Society's first exhibition

This exhibition, 'preparatory to an exhibition upon a large scale in 1869', took place at Crystal Palace 25 Jun-3 Jul, and included light engines and machines, models and drawings, kites, mortar, etc. The balloon 'Captif' would make ascents to 1000 feet. 'James Glaisher, F.R.S., will ascend during the nine days for meteorological purposes'.

Details

Extent:
140
210
Identifier:
MS/1852
Access:
Open Access