Observation balloon in air

Name/Title

Observation balloon in air

Entry/Object ID

SHH 2001.526

Description

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.

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-1779

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

SHH 2001.526R

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

10 in

Height

3-1/4 in

Width

4-1/4 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Create Date

July 28, 2021

Update Date

June 12, 2026