Model, Static, Wright Glider, 1911

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Model Maker
Charles H. Hubbell
Physical Description
Wood and tissue exhibit model of the 1911 Wright glider in overall silver paint scheme. 1/16 Scale.
Credit Line
Model by Charles H. Hubbell, 1953.
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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Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Early Flight
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19540087000
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv95a93635f-7974-420f-83ce-2492504a7c5d
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Full view of a model gray biplane with light brown struts and a boxlike structure.
Angled top view of a model gray biplane with light brown struts and a boxlike structure.
Angled top view of a model gray biplane with light brown struts and a boxlike structure. The edges of the wings are scalloped.
Angled back view of a model gray biplane with light brown struts and a boxlike structure. The pilot's seat is brown.