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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
The Return Of The Wright Brothers' Airplane From England To The United States
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

The Return Of The Wright Brothers' Airplane From England To The United States

Artist Unknown
CultureAmerican
Date1949-1953
MediumPaper | Ink
DimensionsOverall: 3 5/8 x 6 9/16 in. (9.2 x 16.7 cm)
InscribedOn front of envelope: "Kitty Hawk, N.C. Dec 17, 9 A.M.1949/First Day Issues/Kitty Hawk, N.C./Dec. 17, A.M. 1953". On back of envelope is cancellation: "Norfolk, Va. Dec 17 11 A M 1949 Wright Sta."/"1"/"23". Also typed "This is one of 100 covers flown from Kitty Hawk, N.C. to Wright Station, P.O., Norfolk, Va., Dec. 17, 1949".
Credit LineGift of The Estate of Edna L. Davis
Object number65.40.39A
Not on view
DescriptionCommemorative envelope regarding the Wright Brothers flight from England to the U.S. Stamped and cancelled twice.

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