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Glenn H. Curtiss built the foundation for his airplane engine fame on the knowledge and prestige he gained from building and racing motorcycles. By 1902 he and three other employees were manufacturing motorcycles under the brand name "Hercules". Due to his competitive nature, Curtiss entered and won many races for both motorcycles and airplanes. He won first prize in the 25 mile handicap road race at the F. A. M. Meet in Waltham, Massachusetts on August 9, 1905.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Nation of Speed at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Nation of Speed
Object Details
Date 1905 Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Trophies Physical Description This cup trophy has a curved body shape with three evenly spaced handles attached to the body of the cup and made of antler. The engraved text on the front reads: Presented by the Hartford Rubber Works Co. First time prize 25 mile handicap road race F.A.M. Meet, Waltham, Mass. Aug. 9, 1905 On bottom: Smith Patterson Co. Boston 208. Dimensions 3-D: 24.8 × 22.9 × 22.2cm (9 3/4 × 9 × 8 3/4 in.)
 Materials Silver
 Inventory Number A19730605000 Credit Line Bequest of the Estate of Glenn H. Curtiss Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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