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Early gliders.
BANC PIC 1984.001--BLOCAL
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Title:
Early glidersCreator/Contributor:
Lilienthal, Otto, 1848-1896Creator/Contributor:
Bennet, J. I., asnCreator/Contributor:
Ogden, C. K. (Charles Kay), 1889-1957, asnAbstract:
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) -- PhotographsKites -- Photographs
Planeurs (Aéronautique) -- Photographies
Gliders (Aeronautics)
Kites
Maxim, Hiram S. (Hiram Stevens) -- 1840-1916 -- Pictorial works
Maxim, Hiram S. (Hiram Stevens) -- 1840-1916
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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:
graphicPhotographs.
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