Milton, Leontine, and Ivonette Wright at Wright Home, Dayton, Ohio, circa 1900

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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. Lorin Wright, an older brother to Wilbur and Orville, remained in Dayton and his children were frequent visitors to the Wright home.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

27 January 1901

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.1372

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10.000 in

Milton, Leontine, and Ivonette Wright at Wright Home, Dayton, Ohio, circa 1900