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Display Status

This object is on display in Early Flight at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Early Flight

Object Details

Date

ca. 1960

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Model Maker

Paul E. Garber

Physical Description

Wood and tissue reproduction of 1804 model glider. 1:4 scale.

Dimensions

3-D (see note): 38 × 10 × 4cm (1 ft. 2 15/16 in. × 3 15/16 in. × 1 9/16 in.)

Materials

HAZARD: Lead weight
Wood framework
Paper covering
Copper alloy pins
Organic Fiber Thread (Cotton string)

Inventory Number

A19600030001

Credit Line

Model made and donated by Paul E. Garber, ca. 1960.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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