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This sterling silver trophy cup was presented by the citizens of Indianapolis to Dr. Goethe Link for winning a National Balloon Race in June of 1909 held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Dr. Lin and J.R. Irwin won the trophies for both distance and duration in a gas balloon. Following the race, Link gave up balloon racing and focused on his career as a surgeon.

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Object Details
Date 1909 Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Trophies Physical Description This sterling silver trophy cup is flat on the bottom, full-round in the lower portion and narrowing upward then flaring open at the top. It has three ear-shaped handles, 120 degrees apart, separating three engravings which are: a balloon and "June 1909" surrounded by a laurel wreath; "offered by citizens of Indianapolis"; "won by Geothe Link". Dimensions 3-D (Diameter x Height): 27.3 × 25.1cm (10 3/4 × 9 7/8 in.)
 Materials Silver Alloy
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 Inventory Number A19710855000 Credit Line Donated by Dr. Geothe Link Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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