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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1-10-07-27
  1 image  
Object Name
Negative
Collection
General Collection
Description
John Wise, balloonist and aeronaut
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wise, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Negative
Film Size
4 x 5 inches
Object ID
1-10-07-27
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- Envelope with John Wise balloon drawn on it.
Object ID
1-04-07-06
  1 image  
Object Name
Negative
Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- Envelope with John Wise balloon drawn on it.
Description
Envelope with John Wise balloon drawn on it.
Provenance
From MG-19, the John Wise Collection.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wise, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Drawings
Balloons
Object Name
Negative
Print Size
4 x 5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
1-04-07-06
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-18-09-23
  1 image  
Object Name
Negative
Collection
General Collection
Description
John Wise's balloon ascension from Penn Square
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wise, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Penn Square
Balloons
Hot air balloons
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Negative
Print Size
7.5 x 11.5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
2-18-09-23
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-12-04-04
  1 image  
Object Name
Negative, Glass Plate
Collection
General Collection
Description
Two images of the John Wise balloon ascension
Provenance
From MG-19, the John Wise Collection
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wise, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Balloons
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Negative, Glass Plate
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Object ID
2-12-04-04
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Collection
General Collection
Title
John Wise
Object ID
2-11-02-22
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Title
John Wise
Description
John Wise. "Prof. Wise, the aeronaut. - [from a photograph by Brady.]"
Provenance
From MG-19, the John Wise Collection
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wise, John
Brady, Mathew
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Balloonists
Hot air balloons
Lithographs
Photographs
Pilots
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
2-11-02-22
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Title
Newspaper advertisement. "Balloons, made to order..."
Object ID
2-11-02-23
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Title
Newspaper advertisement. "Balloons, made to order..."
Description
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."
Provenance
From MG-19, the John Wise Collection
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wise, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Advertisements
Balloons
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
2-11-02-23
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-11-02-24
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Crowd gathered in Penn Square for John Wise Balloon ascension.
Provenance
From MG-19, the John Wise Collection
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wise, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Balloons
Penn Square
Crowds
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8.75 x 11.5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
2-11-02-24
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-11-02-25
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Crowd gathered in Penn Square for John Wise Balloon ascension. View from Queen Street looking south.
Provenance
From MG-19, the John Wise Collection
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wise, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Balloons
North Queen Street
Penn Square
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
2-11-02-25
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
3-11-01-10
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
John Wise balloon ascension from Penn Square, taken from East King Street, looking west.
Provenance
From MG-19, the John Wise and History of Ballooning Collection
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wise, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Balloons
Penn Square
East King Street
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
11 x 14 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
3-11-01-10
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1-10-06-74
Date Range
1966
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Portrait of John Wise by his grandson, John Wise, only son of Charles Wise.
Date Range
1966
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wise, John
Wise, Charles
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Portraits
Paintings
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Object ID
1-10-06-74
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