Victoria air balloon, early 1900s

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Victoria air balloon, early 1900s

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Balloon Ballooning

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This vintage photograph, hailing from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to the early 1900s and the thrilling era of hot air ballooning. The image showcases the elegant Victoria air balloon, named after Queen Victoria, ascending gracefully into the clear blue sky. The balloon's distinctively ornate basket, adorned with intricate woven patterns and richly colored fabrics, contrasts beautifully against the crisp, monochrome backdrop. Suspended beneath the basket, a pair of burners, fueled by propane, emit a warm, inviting glow. The tall, slender flames dance and flicker, providing the necessary heat to lift the massive envelope filled with hot air. The delicate, taut fabric of the envelope billows out, catching the gentle breeze and propelling the balloon upward. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of a group of onlookers, gathered around the launch site in their Victorian and Edwardian finery. Their excited expressions and gestures convey the sense of wonder and anticipation that surrounded these early flights. The fashionable attire, from the ladies' voluminous skirts to the gentlemen's top hats, adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the scene. This photograph is a testament to the allure and romance of hot air ballooning during this period. It invites us to imagine the thrill of soaring above the world in a magnificent, hand-crafted vessel, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the open sky.

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