Paulhan in Farman Aeroplane breaking world's record for heights (5000 feet). Aviation Week, January 10-20, 1919, Los Angeles, Cal.

Photograph

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

"Paulhan in Farman Aeroplane breaking world's record for heights (5000 feet). Aviation Week, January 10-20, 1919, Los Angeles, Cal."

Entry/Object ID

2007.194.1.2

Description

A real photo postcard, "Paulhan in Farman Aeroplane breaking world's record for heights (5000 feet). Aviation Week, January 10-20, 1919, Los Angeles, Cal." published by Wood's Aviation Post Cards, Los Angeles. The image, credited to the "Los Angeles Express" newspaper, shows the plane flying high above a field, what appears to be a pit area, and large grandstands. The used card has a message, address, one-cent stamp, cancellation stamp, and postmark. With some soiling and edge wear, the overall condition is fair.

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Search Terms

Los Angeles Express [newspaper], Aeronautics--Exhibitions--California--Los Angeles, Air pilots--California--Los Angeles, Airplanes--California--Los Angeles, Air shows--California--Los Angeles

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Postal Cards