November 7, 2011

Collection Name: Cody Collection

Collection Number: 1180

Post Type: Photo/s

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

Creation Year: 1906

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Summay:

Black Carrier Kite with kingposts probably either being walked out for long launch, or being recovered at end of flight. Basket is cube shaped. Black Kite with white edge banding. Cody overseeing (back to camera). Group including 039, 064, 418, 419, 421, 425, 436, 437, 515, 523, 582, 583, 606, 608, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 620, 629, 686, 687, 701, 705, 711, 717, 720, 722, 723, 738, 745, 746, 748, 785, 787, 788, 790, 792, 793. brings together most occasions when the British Army operated these black kites. Distinguishing marks identifying individual kites are the number and length of the white load tapes used to attach the bridle lines. Same as 039, 089, 635 Date: 1906 or earlier

Geographic: United Kingdom

Materials: Bamboo, Dowel, Silk

Significance: Historical

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