Katherine Stinson's Laird Biplane at the Tri-State Fair, October 1916
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Katherine Stinson flew this biplane, designed by Emil "Matty" Laird, at Memphis, Tennessee, in October 1916. Stinson was only the fourth American woman to earn a pilot's license, and she consistently dazzled spectators with her skilled stunt flying. Though in her 20s, the petite Stinson looked even younger. The press took to calling her the "Flying Schoolgirl."
Katherine Stinson flew this biplane, designed by Emil "Matty" Laird, at Memphis, Tennessee, in October 1916. Stinson was only the fourth American woman to earn a pilot's license, and she consistently dazzled spectators with her skilled stunt flying. Though in her 20s, the petite Stinson looked even younger. The press took to calling her the "Flying Schoolgirl."
Artifact
Negative (Photograph)
Subject Date
October 1916
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Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
38.855.15
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 2.75 in
Width: 4.5 in
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