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Watercolor of a large brown balloon over a crowded beach with parasols, sailboats on the bay, and a cloudy sky.

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A large brown balloon rises above a crowded waterfront gathering of men, women and children in period dress, many holding red and orange parasols. Sailboats and a distant shoreline with buildings extend across the bay under a cloud-filled sky.

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1898

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Wikimedia Commons

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Public domain

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