Racing Poster, "Coupe Gordon Bennett 1909, Curtiss le Gagnant"
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Artifact Overview
James Gordon Bennett, Jr., owner and publisher of the New York Herald, sponsored a series of aviation contests from 1909 to 1920. The Gordon Bennett Aviation Trophy went to the pilot who covered a set distance in the fastest time. American pilot Glenn Curtiss won the inaugural prize in 1909. Bennett sponsored similar competitions for gas balloons and automobiles.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1909
Subject Date
1909
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Artwork by "Gamy" (Marguerite Montaut). Printed by Mabileau et Cie in Paris, France.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.118.16
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Chromolithography
Hand coloring
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 17.75 in
Width: 35.25 in
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