Bertha Wright, Age Five, Niece of the Wright Brothers, Daughter of Reuchlin Wright, 1901
THF243319 / Bertha Wright, Age Five, Niece of the Wright Brothers, Daughter of Reuchlin Wright, 1901
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Artifact Overview
Neither Wilbur nor Orville Wright ever married or had children. But they delighted in their nieces and nephews. The brothers read to the youngsters, played games with them, made candy, and involved them in good-natured practical jokes. Bertha was one of four children born to Lulu and Reuchlin Wright. Reuchlin was an older brother to Wilbur and Orville.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1901
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.1371
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10.000 in
Width: 8.125 in
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