"Lillian Boyer's Stunt in Air More Thrilling Than Movies," 1924
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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
03 October 1924
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
68.160.48
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Harry Schlee
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Newsprint
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 23 in
Width: 18.5 in (irregular edges)
Inscriptions
at top of section:
THE PEORIA STAR, FRIDAY OCTOBER 3, 1924 / LIVEST SPORT PAGE in CENTRAL ILLINOIS [...] (page 7C and 8C only)
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