Wright Flyer at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, circa 1903
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Artifact Overview
Wilbur and Orville Wright made a total of four flights on December 17, 1903. While the famous first flight, by Orville, lasted all of 12 seconds and covered just 120 feet, each subsequent attempt bettered those marks. The fourth flight, with Wilbur at the controls, traveled 852 feet and lasted a full 59 seconds.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1903
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.1363
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.000 in
Width: 10.000 in
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