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Stereograph, "Hauling Down an Observation Balloon," Set Number 21, Image Number 18758, Keystone View Company, circa 1914-1921. Image of a balloon aloft with many soldiers below holding its tethers. Caption on reverse describes the use of observation…

Stereograph, "Preparing to Reconnoitor the Enemy's Position – Officers Entering the Cradle of a Captive Balloon," Keystone View Company, circa 1914-1918. Image features a group of soldiers gathered underneath a tethered observation balloon. Caption…

Paper stencils of balloons, circa 1918. Inscription: "Sgt. E. L. Koperski, Balloon Wing 4th A.C."

Hand-tinted engraving of a large, multicolored balloon adorned with flags, art by George Sala, circa 1850. The caption engraved below the image satirically suggests that the balloon be used as the venue for the upcoming Great Exhibition in…

Panoramic photograph of servicemen with six observation balloons at the U.S. Army Balloon School, Ross Field, California, 1918. Inscription in corner: "No. 8659. Copyrighted. Huddleston Photo Co. Los Angeles, Cal." Inscription on verso: "Army Baloon…

Photograph of a Caquot observation balloon in flight, Brouville, France, April 23, 1918. Included caption: "Balloon ascending. Air Service. Brouville, France. Apr. 23, 1918." Inscription: "x 12278."

Photograph of servicemen tethering a Caquot observation balloon of the Third Company, III Corps, United States Army, in the Meuse region of France, October 1, 1918.Included caption: "Observation balloon of the Third Company, Third Corps, being…

Photograph of servicemen tethering a Caquot observation balloon of the Third Company, III Corps, United States Army, in the Meuse region of France, October 1, 1918.Included caption: "Another view of 24855."Inscription: "24856."Stamped in corner:…

Photograph of a Caquot observation balloon in flight over a field in Brouville, France, April 23, 1918.Included caption: "Getting ready to ascend. Air service. Brouville, France. Apr. 23, 1918."Inscription: "x 12279."Embossed in corner: "Signal Corps…

Photograph of an observation balloon of the Second Balloon Company, I Corps, United States Army, in flight over a field in the Montreal region of France, July 8, 1918.Included caption: "Easing off the balloon. Second Balloon Company, First Army…