First to Fly — Wilbur Wright | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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First to Fly — Wilbur Wright

First to Fly — Wilbur Wright | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Wilbur Wright, in profile, with a Wright Flyer. The original photographic postcard from which this image was copied was presented by Wright to pioneer aviator Jesse Brabazon of Delavan, Wisconsin. Brabazon recalled that at the time of the Chicago International Aviation Meet in 1912 he had been in correspondence with Wright about the purchase of a new plane. Wilbur looked him up during the Chicago meet and gave him the card.
DESCRIPTION
Wilbur Wright, in profile, with a Wright Flyer. The original photographic postcard from which this image was copied was presented by Wright to pioneer aviator Jesse Brabazon of Delavan, Wisconsin. Brabazon recalled that at the time of the Chicago International Aviation Meet in 1912 he had been in correspondence with Wright about the purchase of a new plane. Wilbur looked him up during the Chicago meet and gave him the card.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:11798
Creation Date:circa 1912
Creator Name:Unknown
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Collection Name:Jesse Cyril Brabazon papers, 1912-1956
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:microfilm
Original Format Number:Micro 149 #464
Original Dimensions:35mm
SUBJECTS
Trees
Hats
Suits (Clothing)
Crowds
Men
Outdoor photography
Airplanes
Inventors

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