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The Stratosphere Balloon from Modern Wonders of the World Educational Pictures (W608-5)

ca. 1950–55

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The Stratosphere Balloon from Modern Wonders of the World Educational Pictures (W608-5). Published by D. Robbins & Co., New York City. 24 pictures in set. Front: hand-drawn color reproduction picturing particular modern wonder. White border. Back includes text regarding highlighted image and it's relation to modern progress. #18. Lower right in image: H-I.

The Stratosphere Balloon from Modern Wonders of the World Educational Pictures (W608-5), Commercial color photolithograph — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: The Stratosphere Balloon from Modern Wonders of the World Educational Pictures (W608-5)

Date: ca. 1950–55

Medium: Commercial color photolithograph

Dimensions: Sheet: 4 1/2 × 2 7/8 in. (11.4 × 7.3 cm)

Classifications: Prints, Ephemera

Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick

Object Number: 63.350.536.608.5.22

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