Kites: South Park Commissioners

June 22, 2012

Collection Name: Drachen Foundation Collection

Collection Number: 2770

Post Type: Book

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Artist or Author: Herman Roy

Creation Year: 1934

Height: 10 inches

Width: 6.5 inches

Summay:

KItes is a book that was compiled by author Herman Roy for the Recreation Department of the South Park Commissioners of Chicago, Illinois, USA.

This was one of a series of "craft" books or "how to" books done by the South Park Commissioners.

Many of the designs in this booklet are not easy to make, but are charming designs.

Geographic: United States

Kite Type: Bowed, BoxCellular, Figure, Flat, Sport

Materials: Dowel, Nylon/Synthetic, Paper, Plastic, Ripstop

Significance: Art, Sport