November 7, 2011

Collection Name: Cody Collection

Collection Number: 1179

Post Type: Photo/s

This item was entered by Matthew Sutton. They assume full responsibility for all content.

Creation Year: 1903

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Summay:

Cody in wicker kite seat being lifted by very large Viva Extended Wing War Kite that appears to be in the process of breaking up. Underneath view with lifters visible. The bottom lifter appears to be a narrow wing extended wing kite. The top lifter may possibly be a compound kite. May be same flight as 216. Probably kite trials for the Admiralty on Woolwich Common. Group includes 031, 038, 042, 058, 059, 060, 062, 063, 067, 068, 069, 070, 082, 186, 189, 196, 211, 216, 236, 238, 422, 438, 441, 471, 474, 477, 519 Date: 1903 March? Summer 1903?

Geographic: United Kingdom

Materials: Bamboo, Cotton, Dowel

Significance: Historical

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