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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

1953

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Model Maker

Charles H. Hubbell

Physical Description

Wood and tissue exhibit model of the 1911 Wright biplane glider in overall silver paint scheme. 1:16 Scale. 1953.

Dimensions

Model: 17.1 × 53 × 61cm (6 3/4 in. × 1 ft. 8 7/8 in. × 2 ft.)

Materials

Wood
Paper
Paint
Adhesive
Uncharacterized Fabric
Uncharacterized Thread

Inventory Number

A19540087000

Credit Line

Model by Charles H. Hubbell, 1953.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

Open Access (CCO)
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