Lithograph, "World's Greatest Flight, Newfoundland to Tokio," Schlee & Brock, circa 1927
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Artifact Overview
Edward F. Schlee and William S. Brock attempted to fly around the world in 1927. Starting from Harbour Grace, Canada, they flew east for more than 12,000 miles. At Tokyo, Japan, a typhoon convinced them to abandon their effort. Regardless, Schlee and Brock were celebrated as heroes. In this lithograph, Shell advertised the pilots' use of its gasoline.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1927
Subject Date
1927
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
68.160.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Harry Schlee
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: undefined in
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