Model, Static, Curtiss 1914, "Little Looper"

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Object Details

Model Maker

Hank Miller

Physical Description

Wood display model of the 1914 Curtiss single pusher "V" engine, single-seat, biplane flown by Lincoln Beachey in overall natural finish with "Beachey" in black on top of upper wing. With pilot figure. 1:16 scale.

Credit Line

Model made and donated by Hank Miller, 1939.

Date

1939

Inventory Number

A19390014000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Materials

Wood

Paint

Varnish

Non-Magnetic White Metal

Ferrous Alloy

Coated Fabric

Unidentified Molding Material

Paper

Adhesive

Dimensions

Model: 12.5 × 35 × 47.5cm (4 15/16 × 13 3/4 × 18 11/16 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Early Flight

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv959dcc4f8-6d96-43e7-81c7-9b9f4b22b5c5

Record ID

nasm_A19390014000