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Postcard depicting Glenn Curtiss preparing for a flight in an early Curtiss Pusher, circa 1910

 Item — Folder: SC-128, Item: 1

Scope and Contents

A cyanotype postcard depicting Glenn Curtiss preparing for a flight in an early Curtiss Pusher. It was published by the Benham Company of Los Angeles, California. It is believed to date to 1910 or 1911. If the date is 1910, it shows Curtiss at the Second International Air Meet at Dominguez Hills near Los Angeles. If the date is 1911, it shows Curtiss flying at North Island near San Diego.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1910

Extent

From the Collection: 1 folder(s)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The image was purchased from Zita Books in 2000.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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