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The ascent of this unidentified hydrogen balloon attracts a large crowd of curious onlookers. Decorative knobs such as these could be used to suspend mirrors or pictures on the wall.
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Title: Mirror knob
Date: ca. 1783
Culture: French or British
Medium: Enamel on copper, brass
Dimensions: Diam. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.)
Classification: Enamels-Painted
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1909
Accession Number: 10.125.583m
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