CHT179395 The Ascent of the Aerostat in the Jardin des Tuileries, 1st December, 1783 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: manned by Jacques Charles (1746-1823) and Nicholas Robert (1761-1828); flew from Paris to an area between Nesle and Hedouville, a distance of 43 km;); 穢 Archives Charmet; French, out of copyright.