November 7, 2011

Collection Name: Cody Collection

Collection Number: 1835

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:

Rear 4 o'clock view of white Extended Wing Carrier kite with occupant in basket. He must be crouching down as only his arm can be seen. 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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