About this image...

Image Title: Descente D'absalon Par Miss Stena, circa 1880

Date: Between 1880 and 1900

Summary: Circus poster shows a group of aerialists performing. Two women are held aloft by a balloon attached to their hair. The portrait on the center balloon is possibly Miss Stena.

Subjects: Aerialists--1880-1900
Balloons (Aircraft)--1880-1900
Circuses & shows--1880-1900

Original Media: Chromolithograph|Poster

Collections: Tissandier Collection » more info...

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