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". In 1907 in Providence Rhode Island, Curtiss won second prize at the F. A. M. Meet in the 61 cubic inch class Hill Climb.
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 cup trophy has a round base connected to an elongated thin cup. There are two thin handles connected to either side of the cup body. The cup itself has a smooth metallic surface with engraved text on the front: Old Home Week Providence 1907. Back: F.A.M. Meet 2nd Prize Hill Climb 61 cubic inch class, won by G.H. Curtiss
Dimensions
3-D: 19.1 × 10.8 × 24.5cm (7 1/2 × 4 1/4 × 9 5/8 in.)
Materials
Overall: Brass
Handles: pewter
Inventory Number
A19730601000
Credit Line
Bequest of the Estate of Glenn H. Curtiss
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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