Program for an Air Show, "Air Demonstration, July Fourth," circa 1921

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

Program (Document)

Date Made

circa 1921

Subject Date

circa 1921

Collection Title

Research Center Program Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Heroes of the Sky

Object ID

2001.0.82.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Dimensions

Height: 12.25 in
Width: 9.25 in

Keywords	United States, New York, Long Island, Garden City, Mitchel Field Programs (Documents) Air shows Mitchell, William, 1879-1936 Patrick, Mason M. (Mason Mathews), 1863-1942 Army Relief Society (U.S.) United States. Army. Air Service Airplanes Aviation Demonstrations (Presentation events) Exhibitions (Events)