History of the Parachute
By Mary Bellis, About.com
Andrew Garnerin's Parachute
Three Views of Andrew Garnerin Parachute
LOC: Tissandier Collection
When opened, the Andrew Garnerin parachute resembled a huge umbrella about thirty feet in diameter. It was made of canvas and was attached to a hydrogen balloon.
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