1909 Bleriot XI Monoplane Later Acquired by The Henry Ford, March 1928
THF270978 / 1909 Bleriot XI Monoplane Later Acquired by The Henry Ford, March 1928
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
15 March 1928
Subject Date
15 March 1928
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.189.P.5325
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 11 in
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