Observation balloon ascending

Name/Title

Observation balloon ascending

Entry/Object ID

SHH 2001.471

Description

Print developed from gelatin dry plate glass negative. Observation balloon ascending with two occupants in basket. Snow appears to have collected on top of balloon. Men in long dark colored coats stand on snow covered ground. Two automobiles are also visible on ground. Trees without leaves line background.

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-1746

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

SHH 2001.471R

Dimensions

Height

4-1/4 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Create Date

July 28, 2021

Update Date

June 12, 2026