Title: Exposition Internationale - Nanc
Artist: Ludo
Year of Publication: 1909
Publisher: Berger-Levrault & Cie.
Language: French
Size: 24 3/8" x 36"
Index Number: 00147

Description:

INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION of Eastern France, City of Nancy. Mines, Metallurgy; Textile and Machine Industry; Electricity; Balloons, Dirigeables and Airplanes; Railroads; Agriculture and Horticulture; Applied Arts. 20 Hectares of grounds and park. Many new attractions. Direct trains and voyages at reduced prices during the exposition. A special dirigeable balloon will go up everyday with passengers on board. May-October 1909; Under the Official patronage of the French Government.

The 1909 International Exposition in Nancy, France was one of the earliest arts & industries fairs to feature aviation amongst its exhibits. In September 1909 the exposition sponsored a small air meet and an aeronautical congress. Throughout the duration of the fair, the dirigible "Ville de Nancy" made regularly scheduled flights with passengers on board. Although these were only short "joy rides" this is the earliest recorded use of an airship for commercial purposes.