Winter Photographic History Auction
Sat, Jan 25, 2025 01:00PM EST
Lot 341
CDVs of Prof King's Balloon: Launch & Disaster Illustration
Estimate: $400 - $600
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This lot features two cartes de visite (CDVs) related to Professor S. A. King, a prominent 19th-century aeronaut and balloonist. The first CDV captures a live launch of King’s balloon, “The Banner,” surrounded by a large, enthusiastic crowd, providing a vibrant glimpse into the era’s fascination with ballooning. The second CDV is an artistic illustration of a balloon disaster, portraying a dramatic scene that captures the risks associated with early aeronautics. Both CDVs are marked with the backstamp of Prof. S. A. King’s Photograph Rooms, 50 School Street, Boston.
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