Punch,  17 (1849), 69–70.

Balloons! Balloons!

Anon

Genre:

Illustration; Essay, Drollery

Relevant illustrations:

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Subjects:

Aeronautics, Transport


    Notes that Police Commissioners may need to issue regulations to curb the 'present ballooning mania', especially that propagated by Charles Green and his family. Complains about being struck by the 'sand thrown out by occupants of a balloon car'. (69)



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