Hot air balloon "Carlotta" at the Balloon Farm, Frankfort, New York
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View of the hot air balloon "Carlotta" at the Balloon Farm in Frankfort, New York, owned by inventor Carl Myers. The hot air balloon was likely used by his wife, Carlotta Myers, (born Mary Breed Hawley and known as Carlotta, the lady aeronaut), for her ascents. Windmill and three-story wooden-frame house with mansard roof in background. Typed on back: "Subject: Dirigibles. Collection: MS3/Charles E. Duryea Collection. Source: Estate of Charles E. & M. Jerry Duryea."
