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[Cartoon illustration featuring Major General George E. Stratemeyer]
Photographic print of a cartoon illustration featuring Major General George E. Stratemeyer, drawn by Captain R. G. Leffingwell, March 1944. The cartoon depicts Stratemeyer as his desk listening to the demands of other military leaders.Stamped on verso: "Made by U.S. Army Air Forces. Watch Your Credit. 7th Photo Tech Sq."
[Illustration of hypothetical invasion by land, air, and sea of England by French forces
Illustration (photographic reproduction) of a hypothetical invasion by land, air, and sea of England by French forces, circa early 1800s. The scene depicts balloons in flight, warships, and troops passing through a tunnel under the English Channel.
[Illustration of Albert Tissandier and Gaston Tissandier in gondola of airship]
Illustration (photographic reproduction) of Albert Tissandier and Gaston Tissandier in the gondola of their airship, circa 1883.
[Illustration of airship]
Illustration (photographic reproduction) of an airship, circa 1834.
Boeing Parade of Progress [Aircraft chronology sheet, circa 1965]
Aircraft chronology sheet, "Boeing Parade of Progress," circa 1965. Features a chronology of Boeing aircraft from 1915 to 1965.
[Engraving of large, multicolored balloon adorned with flags]
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 1851. Inscription: "In consequence of the diversity of opinion manifested as to the most eligible site for the Great Exhibition 'Wot is to be' and the…
[Print of Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr. John Jefferies departing Dover during 1785 balloon flight over English Channel]
Letterpress print of Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr. John Jefferies departing Dover during their 1785 balloon flight over the English Channel, art by E. W. Cocks, circa 1840.
[Print of William Henson's Aerial Steam Carriage on fictitious flight over Pyramids]
Letterpress print of William Henson's Aerial Steam Carriage on a fictitious flight over the Pyramids, Egypt, art by W. Walton, circa 1843.
Luftfahrt des Herrn Professors Bourguet, zu Berlin den 23 May Ao 1804 [Etching of Professor Bourguet]
Etching of a bust portrait in profile of Professor Bourguet surrounded by ballooning items, original artwork dated 1804. Depicted items include barrels of gas, books, a compass, a balloon, and a parachute.Inscription in German below image: "Luftfahrt des Herrn Professors Bourguet, zu Berlin den 23 May Ao 1804."Label included with engraving: "Berlin. May 23, 1804. Bust of Bourgeuet, balloon and…
La descente du globe aerostatique dans la Prairie de Nesle [Engraving of balloon in Nesle, France]
Engraving, "La descente du globe aerostatique dans la Prairie de Nesle," depicting a balloon descending in Nesle, France, original piece dated circa 1850s. Text in French is engraved below the image.Label included with engraving: "Satirical print on a site for the Great Exhibition. In color. 5.5 x 9.25 London, 185?"