Object Details
- Physical Description
- This metal rectangular plaque is mounted on a rectangular piece of wood. The embossed text on the plaque reads: The Collier Trophy donated by Robert J. Collier Awarded annually by the National Aeronautics Association for the greatest achievement in aviation in America, the value of which has been thoroughly demonstrated by actual use during the preceding year. Awarded to Glenn H. Curtiss for Hydro-Aeroplane Development 1911.
- Summary
- In 1911, Glenn Curtiss was awarded the prestigious Collier Trophy for the development of the hydroaeroplane, a land airplane mounted on floats. In 1913, Curtiss developed the first practical and highly successful flying boat, the Model E, with the entire fuselage being a hull rather than mounting the aircraft on floats. The later Model F perfected the flying boat design with the incorporation of a V hull, supplanting the less efficient flat-bottomed hull of the Model E.
- Credit Line
- Bequest of the Estate of Glenn H. Curtiss
- 1911
- Inventory Number
- A19730608000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- AWARDS-Trophies
- Materials
- Wood (Wallnut)
- Varnish
- Copper Alloy (Brass)
- Ferrous Alloy
- Dimensions
- 3-D (Overall): 34.9 × 28.6 × 3.2cm (1 ft. 1 3/4 in. × 11 1/4 in. × 1 1/4 in.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
- Exhibition
- Early Flight
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19730608000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d53781e1-88d8-4332-99f3-caf5fc5b0784
