Fireworks display in Nuremburg celebrating the birth of the Archduke, heir to the Roman Empire, July 25, 1678
Anonymous, German German
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This etching shows in detail, a display of rockets and Catherine wheels. A miniature fireworks citadel was a special feature, and a large force of troops, horse, and foot, was on hand with a park of artillery. Like many Nuremberg shows, this was held in the famous St. Johannes Schussplatz.
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