Dolly, Launching, Wright

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Wright Brothers, Dayton, Ohio

Physical Description

wooden dolly, painted gray,1909. Dimensions: 81-1/2in. long, 18-1/2in. wide;

Summary

Wright brothers launching dolly. This example dates from 1909, but is similar to all Wright launching dollies, including the one used in 1903. The dolly from 1903 does not exist.

Inventory Number

A19610049000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

Materials

Main crossmembers: Wood & coating

Wheels: Metal

Dimensions

3-D: 207 × 47 × 13.5cm (81 1/2 × 18 1/2 × 5 5/16 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Age

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv996f23f80-4fa7-4f33-b99e-37fd980ab0f1

Record ID

nasm_A19610049000