Framed flag of John Wise used on Balloon flights. 13 stars, 7 red stripes, 6 white stripes. Attached note reads, "This flag has accompanied 239 aerial voyages - has travelled in the air over 11,000 miles - has been constantly the harbinger of good fortune and no serious accident ever occurred while it was present. It is a talisman of good luck. It is over 34 years old and was made in 1834." Bdly faded.
Also: Isaac Kessler; Benjamin Kessler; John Schupp; Nicholas Wise; John Wise; Even Griffe; Amos Hutchason; John Becher; William Schnader; David Hutchason; Elias Leinbach; Frederick Leinbach; Daniel Musser.
Riot.
1 item, 1 piece
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Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.