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Description
A feature of the Biddeford Merchants' Carnival of October, 1909, was the thrill of a balloon ascension, and the balloonist drop to earth in a parachute, doing tricks on the way down. These balloons were expanded by hot air, could carry a man and his parachute a thousand feet or so in the air, and the whole ascension and drop was over in a few minutes. In this picture the balloonist is ready to cut his parachute loose.
About This Item
- Title: Balloonist at Merchant Carnival, Biddeford, 1909
- Creator: Robert H. Gay
- Creation Date: 1909
- Subject Date: 1909
- Location: Biddeford, York County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 17.7 cm x 12.9 cm
- Local Code: 0228
- Collection: Robert H. Gay Collection
- Object Type: Image
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- Balloons (Aircraft)
- Balloon ascensions--Maine--Biddeford
- Stunt performers--Maine--Biddeford
- Stunt flying--Maine--Biddeford
- Carnivals--Maine--Biddeford
- Parachuting--Maine--Biddeford
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