November 7, 2011

Collection Name: Cody Collection

Collection Number: 1535

Post Type: Photo/s

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

Creation Year: 1903

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Summay:

Six winged kite in flight. Black fabric. Made by Cody. Note that this kite flies with a tail comprising several conical drogues but these are not shown in this photo. Taken from rear, underneath. Kite photo labelled Brogden, possibly showing that Brogden influenced its design. Part of sequence of related 6 wing kite photos that include 047, 414, 416, 674, 675. Same as 416a, 675.
1903 or earlier

Geographic: United Kingdom

Materials: Bamboo, Cotton, Dowel

Significance: Historical

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