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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

1933

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Model Maker

James E. Reeves

Physical Description

Wood display model of a 1909 Henri Farman single engine pusher, biplane with box tail, in natural wood and linen color scheme. 1:16 scale. 1933.

Dimensions

Model: 23.7 × 78 × 62.9cm (9 5/16 × 30 11/16 × 24 3/4 in.)

Materials

Wood
Adhesive
Organic Fiber Fabric (Probably Silk)
Ferrous Alloy
Non-Magnetic Metal Wires
Possible Rubber
Paint

Inventory Number

A19340055000

Credit Line

Model by James E. Reeves, 1933

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

Open Access (CCO)
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