November 7, 2011

Collection Name: Cody Collection

Collection Number: 1868

Post Type: Photo/s

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

Creation Year: 1909

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Summay:

Unusual, possibly experimental kite being shown by Cody and Mr Morton outside aeroplane shed on Laffan's Plane after 1909, possibly 1911. Kite could be being displayed to show Cody kite development as part of BPS5000 claim against British Government for loss of earnings. This kite is now in Drachen Foundation Collection. Same as 192, 751.
1909 or later

Geographic: United Kingdom

Materials: Bamboo, Cotton, Dowel

Significance: Historical

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