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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.

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

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
Solder

Inventory Number

A19710855000

Credit Line

Donated by Dr. Geothe Link

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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