DETAILS
An assembled group of historic antique, sepia, black and white helium balloon photographs of the famous balloonist and acrobatic wire walker, William Ivy Baldwin (American, 1866-1953). Baldwin was a balloonist and parachute jumper during the Spanish-American War (1898). Also, showing the United States Army Signal/Balloon Corps (bottom right). Early photography and flight, before airplanes.
FRAMING
Oak frame
PERIOD
Early 20th century
DATE
Dated August 1908
DIMENSIONS
Width 20.5 Depth 1 Height 25 inches