Photograph- Cabinet card identified first as John Wise, balloonist, but a note on the photograph says that former librarian Laura Lundgren thought it may be John Wise's son, Charles Wise.
Photograph- Cabinet card identified first as John Wise, balloonist, but a note on the photograph says that former librarian Laura Lundgren thought it may be John Wise's son, Charles Wise.
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Cabinet card identified first as John Wise, balloonist, but a note on the photograph says that former librarian Laura Lundgren thought it may be John Wise's son, Charles Wise.
Newspaper advertisement. "Balloons, made to order..."
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Newspaper advertisement. "Balloons, made to order, and directions furnished how to use them, so that an ordinary handy person can make a successful ascension, by Prof. John Wise. Wise's Balloon Manufactory, 1951 N. Eleventh St., Philadelphia. Balloon Ascensions made for Agricultural Fairs, 4th of July Celebrations, Etc., by Prof. John Wise (oldest aeronaut in the world), Master John Wise (youngest aeronaut in the world, 14 years old), Lizzie Ihling (niece of Prof. Wise) an accomplished air sailor, Mr. Chas. E. Wise (Aeronautical Engineer). Persons suffering from chronic and mrobid disorders taken up to inhale pur air under diminished pressure. This, with inspirations of a grand view, never fails to benefit both soul and body. For terms, please apply to Prof. John Wise, 1915 North Eleventh Street, Philadelphia, PA."
