November 7, 2011

Collection Name: Cody Collection

Collection Number: 1568

Post Type: Photo/s

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

Creation Year: 1905

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Summay:

Cody instructing Royal Engineers on use of kite winch. Behind him is wicker kite seat. Kite is black war kite with white wings but with black tips. This kite has white edge binding. Group including 001, 153, 155, 311, 417, 435, 449, 468, 522, 542, 574, 578, 579, 584, 593, 594, 595, 604, 690, 702, 735 brings images of the British Army kite equipment, kite assembly and some kites on the ground where the army are not using recognised army specific kites.
1905/6

Geographic: United Kingdom

Materials: Bamboo, Cotton, Dowel

Significance: Historical

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