Advertising Poster, "Glen H. Curtiss Aviation Meet," 1912
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Artifact Overview
Buyers for airplanes were scarce during aviation's early years, but plenty of people were willing to pay to see the spectacle of flight in person. Pioneer aviators like the Wright brothers and Glenn Curtiss formed exhibition teams that traveled the country and performed daredevil stunts for enthralled audiences. It was dangerous work, but crowds loved watching the "birdmen" in action.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1912
Subject Date
June 1912
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Printed by Superior Color Press, Toledo, Ohio.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.542.23
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height : 42 in
Width: 28.25 in
Inscriptions
Print reads:
GLEN (sic) H. CURTISS / AVIATION MEET AUSPICES / UNITED COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS / DRIVING PARK, LIMA, OHIO / RAIN OR SHINE / THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY / JUNE 6-7-8
ADMISSION 50 CENTS--CHILDREN 25 CENTS [stamped on front]
SUPERIOR COLOR PRESS TOLEDO, O.
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