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". This trophy was awarded to Curtiss at the F. A. M. Meet for winning first place in the one mile time trial in the 30.5 cubic inches class on a machine of his own design, building credibility for his brand name.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date
1907
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Trophies
Physical Description
This trophy with a round base, tapering into a thin stem and widening into a cup shape with two side handles is engraved on the front with "Old Home Week, Providence 1907" and has a reflief medallion depicting an old town crier ringing a bell.
Dimensions
3-D: 20.8 × 11.5 × 19.5cm (8 3/16 × 4 1/2 × 7 11/16 in.)
Materials
Overall: Silver
Inventory Number
A19730590000
Credit Line
Bequest of the Estate of Glenn H. Curtiss
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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