Glass Negatives from Early 1890's to Late 1900's

Capn Jack wrote in post #19344092

Inspeqtor wrote in post #19343329
Thank you Richard!

I was not sure a hot air balloon would be stable enough depending on how windy it was on THAT day!

What would make a balloon unstable?
How fast does an untethered balloon fly?

I have always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon, but never have so I honestly can not say how stable or unstable one might be. They do move about by the wind so.....?????

You might be able to tell me the correct answers to your questions?? I am guessing you know the answers to the questions you asked of me?

Inspeqtor wrote in post #19344120

Capn Jack wrote in post #19344092

Inspeqtor wrote in post #19343329
Thank you Richard!

I was not sure a hot air balloon would be stable enough depending on how windy it was on THAT day!

What would make a balloon unstable?
How fast does an untethered balloon fly?

I have always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon, but never have so I honestly can not say how stable or unstable one might be. They do move about by the wind so.....?????

You might be able to tell me the correct answers to your questions?? I am guessing you know the answers to the questions you asked of me?

I am guessing an untethered balloon would fly the same speed as the wind is blowing??

I would think even the most stable of balloons would pose quite a challenge to anyone using a camera which shutter is controlled by removing/adding the lens cap.

Pigpen101 wrote in post #19344127
I would think even the most stable of balloons would pose quite a challenge to anyone using a camera which shutter is controlled by removing/adding the lens cap.

There IS an ACTUAL Shutter on this camera!

Inspeqtor wrote in post #19344126
I am guessing an untethered balloon would fly the same speed as the wind is blowing??

Yes- that is right. They tend to be flown on relatively calm days now, and I suspect that was the same in those days too.
His image might predate WW1 observation balloon photography. It is still an interesting example of early aerial photography.

You may find this interesting:
https://airandspace.si​.edu …Boston%2C%20Mas​sachusetts.

Inspeqtor wrote in post #19344137
There IS an ACTUAL Shutter on this camera!

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What kind of shutters speeds or apertures were available with this camera?

Dave3222 wrote in post #19344163

Inspeqtor wrote in post #19344137
There IS an ACTUAL Shutter on this camera!

Hosted photo: posted by Inspeqtor in
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What kind of shutters speeds or apertures were available with this camera?

Please excuse the picture quality here. It is now full night time the house is dark. I am not proud of this picture.

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I did a Google search using the last picture of the passenger train decked out triumphantly but that only came up with "Event"

A piece of art that happens to take pictures.

Hhhmmm I KNOW I added these pictures last night, but now they are no where to be found. I either added these to the WRONG THREAD or I forgot to SAVE MY WORK here!!!

Don't get to be my age folk! Bad things go wrong!! Ha Ha Ha!!!

I will now correct my wrong doings from last night!!

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You're on to something in that last photo. The decorative ribbons or banners on that last car signifies something. What's the deal with that semi circle of men that look like they are wearing white pith helmets? Very interesting indeed.

Dave3222 wrote in post #19344440
What's the deal with that semi circle of men that look like they are wearing white pith helmets?

Maybe the local police force in their dress uniforms?

Charles, can you enlarge the part where men are standing on a platform at the near end of the last car? I suspect speechmaking.

Dave3222 wrote in post #19344440
You're on to something in that last photo. The decorative ribbons or banners on that last car signifies something. What's the deal with that semi circle of men that look like they are wearing white pith helmets? Very interesting indeed.

I never heard of a Pith Hat before, had to Google that one!! What makes you sure they are all men, OR was that the norm back in 1900 for ladies to NOT wear a Pith Hat?

Clothing styles may help with approximate dates for some of these photos.

Women's wear in the 1890s: leg-of-mutton sleeves, big hats, waists narrowed by training with corsets. The super-puffy sleeve tops hit maximum size around the middle of the decade.

Women's wear in the 1900s: big hats continue, but sleeves start to slim down.

OhLook wrote in post #19344446
Maybe the local police force in their dress uniforms?

Charles, can you enlarge the part where men are standing on a platform at the near end of the last car? I suspect speechmaking.

Here ya go OhLook! Click on the FILENAME below the photo "Gala Train Car" to enlarge it to 200% when at Flickr!
After getting to Flickr then click again on the photo then scroll around on the photo.

Thank you Dave for the knowhow!

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