A photograph of a couple with an airplane at Rogers Airport, 24 February 1928
Entry/Object ID
2016.96.1.1
Description
A photograph of a couple with an airplane at Rogers Airport, 24 February 1928. The airfield was located on Wilshire and Crenshaw in Los Angeles. An older couple poses for a photograph before their flight in a biplane directly behind them. A mechanic, with his back to the photographer, is checking on the engine. The couple are wearing aviator caps and googles over their foreheads. The photo includes an ink inscription on the reverse. With moderate warping, fading, and yellowing of the image. The object is in good condition overall.
