Souvenir Propeller, Curtiss-Reed, 1925 National Air Races

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Curtiss-Reed Propeller Co.

Physical Description

Two 8" miniature Curtiss-Reed duralumin propellers

Facsimile of 8 bolts on both sides of the propeller hub.

Left Blade Engraving: "Curtiss-Reed, PAT'D"

Right Blade Engraving: "National Air Races 1925, New York"

Summary

Miniature Curtiss-Reed propeller souvenir from the 1925 National Air Races at Mitchel Field, New York.

Credit Line

Donated by Mrs. Benjamin S. Kelsey

Date

1925

Inventory Number

A19820514000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MEMORABILIA-Events

Materials

Overall: Duralumin

Dimensions

3-D (Each): 20.3 x 5.1 x 1.3cm (8 x 2 x 1/2 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

Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv93ea184a5-a5e5-4124-94d6-e10e7f4e88e2

Record ID

nasm_A19820514000