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Archive Notes
| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Inventor | Ferdinand Graf Zeppelin |
| Subject | Ferdinand Graf Zeppelin's navigable balloon, U.S. Patent 621,195 |
| Circa | 1899 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Navigable Balloon Patent PrintFerdinand Graf Zeppelin · c. 1899
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
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Archive Notes
| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Inventor | Ferdinand Graf Zeppelin |
| Subject | Ferdinand Graf Zeppelin's navigable balloon, U.S. Patent 621,195 |
| Circa | 1899 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
Ferdinand Graf Zeppelin’s U.S. Patent 621,195, granted March 14, 1899, documents a rigid navigable balloon built around a framed elongated envelope, internal gas cells, suspended cars, and steering apparatus. The patent captures the airship as a complete engineered structure.
The commanding side elevation is paired with a circular section and rigging detail, giving the sheet a clean vertical monumentality. Restored black linework sits on cool timeworn rag paper within the collection’s restrained black double rule.
Printed to order on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper with fade-resistant archival pigment inks. A striking piece for aviation collections, libraries, studies, and rooms devoted to exploration.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece—the print will always be richer.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
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