Group of three stereoview photographs depicting early dirigible airships in flight and preparing to ascend before large crowds, circa early 20th century. The views show dirigible airships over aviation gatherings and exhibition grounds with spectators assembled below.
One Keystone View Company stereoview is titled “Dirigible Air-balloon, Flying over Crowd at Aviation Meet, Asbury Park.” Two Underwood & Underwood stereoviews depict Baldwin dirigible airships at aviation exhibitions, including a view titled “Baldwin dirigible air-ship, ready to ascend, Aero Club Carnival, Arlington, N.J.” and a view of a dirigible in flight.
Gray and cream mounts with printed publisher imprints for Keystone View Company and Underwood & Underwood, including location lines for Meadville, Pennsylvania, New York, Chicago, and London. Printed captions and negative numbers visible on mounts.
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