November 7, 2011

Collection Name: Cody Collection

Collection Number: 1900

Post Type: Photo/s

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

Creation Year: 1904

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Summay:

Rear three quarters view of soldiers lifting Black Carrier kite with kingposts. Black Kite with white edge banding. Summer as some men, including S F Cody, in shirtsleeves. 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.
1904/5

Geographic: United Kingdom

Materials: Bamboo, Cotton, Dowel

Significance: Historical

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