Molded plaster sphere with protruding seams from 3-part mold. Used in simulated bombing competition event called "Battleship" at the Boston Harvard Air Meet, September 3-13, 1910. Ball was originally white, but is now largely gray from dirt and age. Has several autographs on it (see "marks" below). 10.75" circumference, different l/w/h dimensions result from including seams. Created by Jeannie Whited Date Created 09/21/2021 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Aviation; Memorabilia; Popular Culture Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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