Object Details
Physical Description
This cup trophy with a round base has two unique handles connected to either side of the cup body. The handles have a squared shape where they connect with the top of the cup and decorative elements where they connect with the bottom of the cup. The engraved text on the front: The Kelly Cup won by Glenn H. Curtiss for breaking world's quick starting record with airplane, time: 5 1/5 seconds; at the San Antonio Aviation Meet April 23, 1910, San Antonio, Texas. Presented by W.B. Kelly.
Summary
Glenn H. Curtiss built the foundation for his airplane engine fame on the knowledge and prestige he gained from building and racing motorcycles. By 1902 he and three other employees were manufacturing motorcycles under the brand name "Hercules". Due to his competitive nature, Curtiss entered in and won many races for both motorcycles and airplanes. The Kelly Cup was won by Glenn H. Curtiss for breaking world's quick starting record with an airplane, at the San Antonio Aviation Meet April 23, 1910, San Antonio, Texas.
Credit Line
Bequest of the Estate of Glenn H. Curtiss
Date
1910
Inventory Number
A19730604000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
AWARDS-Trophies
Materials
Overall: Silver
Dimensions
3-D: 27.5 × 17 × 28cm (10 13/16 × 6 11/16 × 11 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
Early Flight
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19730604000