Model, Static, Wright Glider, 1911

Full view of a model gray biplane with light brown struts and a boxlike structure.

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Object Details

Model Maker

Charles H. Hubbell

Physical Description

Wood and tissue exhibit model of the 1911 Wright biplane glider in overall silver paint scheme. 1:16 Scale. 1953.

Credit Line

Model by Charles H. Hubbell, 1953.

Date

1953

Inventory Number

A19540087000

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Materials

Wood

Paper

Paint

Adhesive

Uncharacterized Fabric

Uncharacterized Thread

Dimensions

Model: 17.1 × 53 × 61cm (6 3/4 in. × 1 ft. 8 7/8 in. × 2 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

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv95a93635f-7974-420f-83ce-2492504a7c5d

Record ID

nasm_A19540087000