Ascending observation balloon

Photograph

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Name/Title

Ascending observation balloon

Entry/Object ID

SHH 2001.472

Description

Print developed from gelatin dry plate glass negative. Ascending observation balloon with two occupants in basket. Snow appears to have collected on top of balloon. Three wind socks hang below tail of balloon.

Photograph Details

Subject Place

Location

Goodyear Airdock, Wingfoot Lake

Township

Suffield

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Collection

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Cataloged By

Steven Kreitz

Acquisition

Accession

SHH-Original

Source or Donor

Seiberling Heirs

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Seiberling, Willard Penfield

Role

Photographer

Date made

1917 - 1921

Notes

Medium: glass, silver gelatin

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Negative Number

Other Number

N-1747

Number Type

Other Number

SHH 2001.472R

Dimensions

Height

4-1/4 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Created By

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Create Date

July 28, 2021

Updated By

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Update Date

June 12, 2026