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Opening of Public Park at Ipswich

Object Details

Physical Description
Oil painting of a balloon ascending over Ipswich Park as part of the celebration in honor of the opening of the park. Large group of spectators has gathered to watch the ascension. Balloon is marked 'CLIPS.'
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Artist
J. Sheppard
Date
c. 1888
Credit Line
Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust
Medium
Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Dimensions
2-D - In Frame (H x W x D): 44.1 × 54.3 × 5.1cm (17 3/8 in. × 21 3/8 in. × 2 in.)
Type
ART-Paintings
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