Air Mail Pilot's Knee Board and Map
Joseph L. Mortensen navigated the air mail route from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Reno, Nevada, in 1920 using this scrolling map and knee board.
Gift of Joseph L. Mortensen
Display Status
This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Date
1920
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
LITERATURE AND RESEARCH-Maps (Archives)
Physical Description
Scroll-type knee-board with paper / cloth map. 10 x 8in.; galvanized
Dimensions
3-D (Overall): 34.9 × 24.1 × 7.6cm (1 ft. 1 3/4 in. × 9 1/2 in. × 3 in.)
3-D (Spools Only): 25.7 × 24.1 × 4.4cm (10 1/8 × 9 1/2 × 1 3/4 in.)
Materials
Ferrous Alloy
White Metal Plating (Zinc)
Leather
Natural Fiber Fabric
Solder (May Contain Lead)
Paper
Ink
Wood
Adhesive
Leather
Copper Alloy Plating
Paint
Inventory Number
A19500138000
Credit Line
Donated by Mrs. Mary E. "Mother" Tusch
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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