Wingtip, Glider, Wright, 1902

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Physical Description
Wooden wingtip framework piece, curved on both ends with a fragment of fabric remaining on one end, and thick iron hook. Small iron fasteners piercing wood thoughout frame.
Inventory Number
A19340032000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
CRAFT-Aircraft Parts
Materials
Wood
Muslin fabric
Iron
Dimensions
3-D: 106 × 43 × 5.5cm (41 3/4 × 16 15/16 × 2 3/16 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Age
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19340032000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e4310230-b782-4a03-955d-1b420ad08c68
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