Name/Title
Observation balloon in airEntry/Object ID
SHH 2001.527Description
Print developed from gelatin dry plate glass negative. Observation balloon in air. Hanging from middle of balloon is a gondola. Hanging from tail end of balloon are 6 cone or bucket shaped objects most likely used to catch wind. Trees without leaves line background. Portions of buildings and a water tower are visible in background. Possibly taken in Willard Ohio. Observation balloon in this image is pointed more upright and bucket shaped wind catchers are more horizontal than in image SHH 2001.526R.Photograph Details
Subject Place
Location
Goodyear Airdock, USA: Ohio, Suffield, Wingfoot LakeCollection
PERMANENT COLLECTIONCataloged By
Steven KreitzAcquisition
Accession
SHH-OriginalSource or Donor
Seiberling HeirsAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Seiberling, Willard PenfieldRole
PhotographerDate made
1917 - 1921Notes
Medium: glass, silver gelatinOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Negative NumberOther Number
N-1780Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
SHH 2001.527RDimensions
Height
8 inWidth
10 inHeight
3-1/4 inWidth
4-1/4 inGeneral Notes
Note
Willard Penfield Seiberling (1892-1981) was an avid amateur photographer who developed his photographic interest while attending Princeton University. The Dark Room at Stan Hywet Hall was added to the floorplan during construction for his use. Willard is credited with most of the early images of Stan Hywet.
Wingfoot Lake Airship Base was built in 1917. Willard Penfield Seiberling was manager of the Aeronautics Department of Goodyear from 1917 to 1921.Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
July 28, 2021Updated By
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May 19, 2025