October 25, 2016

Collection Name: Drachen Foundation Collection

Collection Number: 4204

Post Type: Kite Object or Accessory

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

Artist or Author: Alison Fujino

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Height: 79

Width: 79

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Contemporary historical reproduction of a traditional William Eddy kite made by Alison Fujino (USA) for the Drachen Foundation's traveling exhibition, Kites to Kitty Hawk. Flat/bowed, spar and connector fixtures are metal made in Germany for the Historical Kite Conference by Holm Struck, with a white muslim cotton sail. Two point bridle, string is linen. Sail was stained by water made from a brewed black tea bag.

Geographic: United States

Kite Type: Bowed

Materials: Cotton, Dowel, Metal

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