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Early gliders.
BANC PIC 1984.001--BLOCAL
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Title:

Early gliders

Creator/Contributor:

Lilienthal, Otto, 1848-1896

Creator/Contributor:

Bennet, J. I., asn

Creator/Contributor:

Ogden, C. K. (Charles Kay), 1889-1957, asn

Abstract:

Photos of gliders ordered from Otto Lilienthal, German aeronautical engineer and pioneer in aviation. All are shown on the ground. One photo shows Hiram Maxim, inventor and explosive expert, with a kite, and a frame for an extremely large kite.

Date:

approximately 1895 (issued)

Subject:

Gliders (Aeronautics) -- Photographs
Kites -- Photographs
Planeurs (AĆ©ronautique) -- Photographies
Gliders (Aeronautics)
Kites
Maxim, Hiram S. (Hiram Stevens) -- 1840-1916 -- Pictorial works
Maxim, Hiram S. (Hiram Stevens) -- 1840-1916

Note:

Title supplied by cataloger.
Photographer unknown.
From the possession of J.I. Bennet, early Oxford plane enthusiast; they passed into the collection of C.K. Ogden, inventor of Basic English.

Type:

graphic
Photographs.
Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

photoprint
6 photographic prints : black and white ; 29 x 24 cm, on mounts 35 x 30 cm

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC PIC 1984.001--BLOCAL

Origin:

England