Wright brothers launching dolly. This example dates from 1909, but is similar to all Wright launching dollies, including the one used in 1903. The dolly from 1903 does not exist.
This object is on display in Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Age at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
United States of America
EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous
Wright Brothers, Dayton, Ohio
wooden dolly, painted gray,1909. Dimensions: 81-1/2in. long, 18-1/2in. wide;
3-D: 207 × 47 × 13.5cm (81 1/2 × 18 1/2 × 5 5/16 in.)
Main crossmembers: Wood & coating
Wheels: Metal
A19610049000
National Air and Space Museum
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