Curtiss "Eagle" Hospital Ship, May 5, 1921
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Artifact Overview
The Curtiss Eagle airplane appeared soon after World War I. Its fuselage, with a streamlined profile and monocoque construction, was advanced for its time. The fully enclosed cabin offered comfort for the pilot and up to seven passengers. Curtiss built Eagles in tri, twin, and single-motor versions, but overall production numbers were small.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
05 May 1921
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1629.252
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.625 in
Width: 9.625 in
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