1915 Laird Biplane, "Boneshaker"

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Artifact Overview

This was the third airplane constructed by Matty Laird, a self-taught pilot and aircraft engineer. He used the plane in stunt flying exhibitions from Montana to Maryland. Later the famous aviator Katherine Stinson took the plane to Japan and China, where she was the first woman to fly.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Airplane

Date Made

1915

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Heroes of the Sky

Object ID

36.634.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Rubber (Material)

Color

Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.208 ft
Width: 25.333 ft
Length: 19.417 ft