Hot Air Balloon

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In 1803 the nobility would have to travel in style, so this fantasy, “La Minerve” was conceived. Comforts include a ship’s orchestra, an organ for serenades, a cage for ladies of easy virtue, a surgeons house and toilette connected by a ladder.  The chicken on top is pretty cool.

" La Minerve" 1803
” La Minerve” 1803