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

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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