Wingtip, Glider, Wright, 1902

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Object Details

Physical Description

Wooden wingtip framework piece, curved on both ends with a fragment of fabric remaining on one end, and thick iron hook. Small iron fasteners piercing wood thoughout frame.

Inventory Number

A19340032000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

CRAFT-Aircraft Parts

Materials

Wood

Muslin fabric

Iron

Dimensions

3-D: 106 × 43 × 5.5cm (41 3/4 × 16 15/16 × 2 3/16 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/nv9e4310230-b782-4a03-955d-1b420ad08c68

Record ID

nasm_A19340032000