Plaque, Early Birds

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Object Details

Physical Description

A bronze plaque with the Early Birds emblem and inscribed with the names of the members of the Early Birds organization.

Summary

This cast bronze plaque lists members of the Early Birds organization. The Early Birds organization consists of pilots who made a solo flight prior to December 17, 1916.

Credit Line

Gift of Forrest E. Wysong

Date

1987

Inventory Number

A19870327000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

AWARDS-Trophies

Materials

Brass

Paint

Dimensions

3-D: 92.1 × 2.5 × 152.4cm (3 ft. 1/4 in. × 1 in. × 5 ft.)

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

Early Flight

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv91931813f-335f-488b-943d-5540f3ee15e7

Record ID

nasm_A19870327000