Curtiss JN "Jenny" Airplane, circa 1915
THF265971 / Curtiss JN "Jenny" Airplane, circa 1915
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Artifact Overview
The Curtiss JN-4, first produced in 1915, was among the best-known aircraft of its day. It was the U.S. Army's primary training airplane during World War I, and military crews affectionately nicknamed it "Jenny." After the war, barnstorming pilots bought surplus Jennys and flew them in stunt shows, introducing many Americans to aviation's wonders and possibilities.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1915
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
38.848.33
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 10 in
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