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PrintCollection Name: Kite Collection
Collection Number: 4451
Post Type: History
This item was entered by Matthew Sutton. They assume full responsibility for all content.
Artist or Author: Nguyen Van Cu,,
Creation Year:
Length: 3.50
Height: 72.00
Width: 79.50
Summay:
Three dimensional bird kite made by Nguyen Van Cu (Vietnam) of the Flying Kite Club, Hue City. Made with a painted synthetic fabric sail, with detailed beak and eyes. Wings are attached and connected with bamboo hooks, tail is separate, attached by seating in vinyl tubing. Staples are used to attach tail pieces and the sail body is glued to the bamboo spars. Legs are made with lacquered and painted fabric, and feet are bamboo. Included are a two page direction sheet and a plywood winder with nylon flying line. Two-point bridle.
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