Description: This listing is for a framed art print, containing a large piece of linen fabric from the original Wright Flyer. This fabric was present at Kitty Hawk and accompanied the Wright brothers as they successfully made their first flight on December 17, 1903. The artifact measures approximately 3" x 2", and it includes the original nail which was used to attach the linen to the aircraft's frame. (The rusty spot on the fabric is where the nail was attached.) This item was produced by Cole's Aircraft, an art and aviation museum in Ohio. The back of the frame features an image of the original documentation for this item, along with Ron Cole's signature. This item is numbered 6 in an edition of 10. Following their historic first flight, the Wright brothers disassembled the aircraft and put it in storage, in order to begin work on more advanced models. For several years, the Wright Flyer was stored in crates at their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio. In 1913, the Miami River overflowed and Dayton was flooded under 10 feet of water for several weeks. When the floodwater receded, the aircraft was recovered and later restored. During this process, the linen fabric of the wings was completely replaced, as the original fabric had been heavily stained by mud and water. The original 1903 fabric was kept in storage. After the death of the Wright Brothers, their estate was handled by their niece, Ivonette Wright Miller. The restored Wright Flyer was gifted to the Smithsonian, and Ivonette sent several large pieces of the original 1903 fabric to various museums and institutions. One of these pieces was eventually obtained by Cole's Aircraft. The stains on the fabric are remnants of the 1913 flood. This item has never been displayed, so it's in perfect condition. During shipping, a few flakes from the fabric came loose and they're floating in the upper frame. It would be very easy to open the frame and remove those if you want, but I decided not to touch the interior in any way. The winner will receive the exact item in the photos, so please refer to those for a closer look. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thank you for viewing this listing!
Price: 3799 USD
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
End Time: 2024-09-05T22:15:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Wright Brothers Flown Flier Fabric
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
