Wilbur Wright at Le Mans, France, with Ernest Zens, a Balloonist, circa 1908
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Artifact Overview
After his impressive demonstration flights at Le Mans, France, in 1908, Wilbur Wright became one of the most celebrated men in Europe. Monarchs, politicians, and business leaders came to see him fly, as did fellow aviators. Wright took more than 40 passengers up into the sky with him during his French flights, including balloonist Ernest Zens.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1908
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
82.300.1623.12
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
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