Engineering Data from Aerial Views, 1925
THF707177 / Engineering Data from Aerial Views, 1925
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Artifact Overview
Aviation and photographic technology advanced quickly in the years following World War I, creating new possibilities in aerial photography. Manufacturers developed aerial survey cameras with multiple lenses that made overlapping pictures of the ground. Using patented instruments, Brock & Weymouth Engineers transformed these images into topographic maps. These maps became invaluable tools for planning engineering projects.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Booklet
Date Made
1925
Subject Date
1925
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
RC.30.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 9 in
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