"Lillian Boyer's Flying Circus," 1925
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Artifact Overview
Would you climb out on the wing of an airplane? In 1921, Lillian Boyer did after only her second time in the air. This fearless decision led her to become a wing walker, performing death-defying aerial feats. She hung by her teeth, ankles, and toes. She balanced on her head. She even changed planes in midair. Her stunts garnered headlines wherever she performed.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Clipping (Information artifact)
Date Made
07 August 1925
Subject Date
07 August 1925
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
68.160.1.29
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Harry Schlee
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Newsprint
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 16.5 in (irregular)
Width: 8.5 in (irregular)
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