Air Racing Poster, "Over 200 Miles Per Hour International Air Races," St. Louis, Missouri, 1921
THF731312 / Air Racing Poster, "Over 200 Miles Per Hour International Air Races," St. Louis, Missouri, 1921
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Artifact Overview
Air races offered pilots and manufacturers a venue in which to test new technologies and show them off to enthusiastic audiences. These competitions emphasized speed over reliability, and each new record seemed to get broken as quickly as it was set. Lavish press coverage ensured continued public interest in aviation.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1921
Subject Date
01 October 1921-03 October 1921
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
99.261.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Mounting
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 21 in
Width: 13.875 in
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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.