Object Details
Summary
This trophy was part of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio World Dance-O-Rama Silver Award for Swing given to Dr. Charles S. Draper in 1973. Dr. Draper was the founder of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Instrumentation Laboratory and developed guidance systems for aircraft, naval vessels, rockets, missiles, and spacecraft. One of his avocations was dancing, and he won this trophy for his efforts in this area. Although the Smithsonian collected many of his other awards, only a few of his dance awards became a part of the National Collection, for the purpose of being displayed in a possible biographical exhibit.
Dr. Draper donated a large collection of his awards, including this trophy, to the Smithsonian Institution in 1974.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Charles S. Draper
Inventory Number
A19800582000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
AWARDS-Trophies
Materials
Metal figurine on wood base.
Dimensions
3-D: 17.8 x 10.2 x 20.3cm (7 x 4 x 8 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19800582000
