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- Experimental Wright Glider Flying, 1900 - Before the Wright brothers' famous first flight in a powered, heavier-than-air craft, they experimented with piloted gliders. This image of their first design in flight-testing as a kite is one of only three existing photographs of the 1900 glider. Kiting the glider provided valuable performance information that could be incorporated into redesign and helped the brothers prepare for piloted flight.
- 1900
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Experimental Wright Glider Flying, 1900
Before the Wright brothers' famous first flight in a powered, heavier-than-air craft, they experimented with piloted gliders. This image of their first design in flight-testing as a kite is one of only three existing photographs of the 1900 glider. Kiting the glider provided valuable performance information that could be incorporated into redesign and helped the brothers prepare for piloted flight.
- Alexander Graham Bell's Tetrahedral Kite, February 22, 1909 -
- February 22, 1909
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Alexander Graham Bell's Tetrahedral Kite, February 22, 1909
- Untitled Painting of a Child Flying a Kite by Lillian F. Schwartz, circa 1950 - Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- circa 1950
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Untitled Painting of a Child Flying a Kite by Lillian F. Schwartz, circa 1950
Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- Hallmark "Riding the Breeze" Easter Ornament, 1994 - Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.
- 1994
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Hallmark "Riding the Breeze" Easter Ornament, 1994
Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.
- Hallmark "Collector's Plate Series" Easter Ornament, 1995 - Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.
- 1995
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Hallmark "Collector's Plate Series" Easter Ornament, 1995
Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.
- Hallmark "PEANUTS Charlie Brown: Going Up?" Spring Ornament, 1998 - Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.
- 1998
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Hallmark "PEANUTS Charlie Brown: Going Up?" Spring Ornament, 1998
Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.
- Hallmark "Winnie the Pooh: Riding on the Breeze" Spring Ornament, 2001 - Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.
- 2001
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Hallmark "Winnie the Pooh: Riding on the Breeze" Spring Ornament, 2001
Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.
- Reproductive Freedom Kite Kit, 2021 - Reproductive freedom -- particularly surrounding abortion -- has a contentious history in the United States. In <em>Roe v. Wade</em> (1973), the Supreme Court ruled that abortion was a constitutionally protected right. Upheld in <em>Planned Parenthood v. Casey</em> (1992), the decision was overturned in <em>Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization</em> (2022). This kite kit was created to express support for reproductive rights, including abortion.
- 2021
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Reproductive Freedom Kite Kit, 2021
Reproductive freedom -- particularly surrounding abortion -- has a contentious history in the United States. In Roe v. Wade (1973), the Supreme Court ruled that abortion was a constitutionally protected right. Upheld in Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), the decision was overturned in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022). This kite kit was created to express support for reproductive rights, including abortion.
- Ernest L. Jones Early Aviation Scrapbook, vol. 1 of 7 (A-B) - Ernest L. Jones transformed his early interest in aeronautics into a lifelong career devoted to civil and military aviation. Jones edited and published several aeronautical magazines, promoted and improved air transportation operations, and served in military air services during both world wars. Jones's scrapbooks document the early development of aviation in the United States.
- 1863-1917
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Ernest L. Jones Early Aviation Scrapbook, vol. 1 of 7 (A-B)
Ernest L. Jones transformed his early interest in aeronautics into a lifelong career devoted to civil and military aviation. Jones edited and published several aeronautical magazines, promoted and improved air transportation operations, and served in military air services during both world wars. Jones's scrapbooks document the early development of aviation in the United States.
- Hallmark "Grandma" Christmas Ornament, 2002 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2002
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Hallmark "Grandma" Christmas Ornament, 2002
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.