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PrintCollection Name: Cody Collection
Collection Number: 1725
Post Type: Photo/s
This item was entered by Matthew Sutton. They assume full responsibility for all content.
Creation Year: 1906
Length: 0.00
Height: 0.00
Width: 0.00
Summay:
Very large Extended Wing Carrier War Kite with kingposts with soldier standing in shallow 'cube' wicker basket where he is manipulating the controls. Unusual circular ring above occupant - may be balloon related. Group including 010, 018, 031, 062, 067, 068, 069, 246, 416b, 468, 527, 542, 572, 575, 576, 577, 580, 581, 584, 585, 586, 588, 589, 590, 591, 598, 603, 607, 609, 619, 673, 693, 703, 708, 710, 714, 718, 724, 734, 737, 739, 742. These images all relate to man-lifting flights, and associated activities, where very large extended wing War Kites were used.
1906 or earlier
Geographic: United Kingdom
Materials: Bamboo, Cotton, Dowel
Significance: Historical
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