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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

1940

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Model Maker

Paul R. Robertson

Physical Description

Wood, metal, and acetate model of the Curtiss H-1 "America" enclosed cabin, two mid-wing engine, biplane, flying boat in overall red color scheme. 1:16th scale.

Dimensions

3-D: 68.6 × 142.2 × 34.3cm (27 × 56 × 13 1/2 in.)

Materials

Wood
Plastic
Paint
Imitation Leather
Adhesive

Inventory Number

A19400025000

Credit Line

Model by Paul R. Robertson, 1940. Gift of John Wanamaker, Inc.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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