Advertising Poster, "Patterson Aviator," 1915-1916
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Artifact Overview
Buyers for early airplanes were few and far between, but there was no shortage of people willing to pay to watch "birdmen" fly. Many pioneering manufacturers formed exhibition teams. These teams traveled the country and staged elaborate shows, filled with daredevil stunts, for paying audiences. It was dangerous work, but it brought considerable publicity to the budding aviation industry.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1915-1916
Subject Date
1915-1916
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.542.39
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 28.125 in
Width: 42.125 in
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SetExhibition Flying
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Part showmanship and part salesmanship, early aviation meets and air shows improved airplane technology and promoted the aviation industry. Air races celebrated speed, with pilots competing against the clock or against each other on marked courses. Reliability tours focused on stamina, with prizes awarded for dependable flying on specific schedules. Exhibition flying launched great careers for some -- and cut them short for others.