Name/Title
Five men preparing for parachute launchEntry/Object ID
SHH 2001.299Description
Print developed from gelatin dry plate glass negative. Five unidentified men wearing suits pose with car loaded with supplies for parachute drops on bridge. One man sits on front fender of car; another sits behind steering wheel of car; three stand on sidewalk of bridge behind car. Rope, tarps, and unidentified object tied to car. Series of parachute drops.Collection
PERMANENT COLLECTIONCataloged By
Theresa GeorgeAcquisition
Accession
SHH-OriginalSource or Donor
Seiberling HeirsAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Seiberling, Willard PenfieldRole
PhotographerDate made
1917 - 1921Notes
Medium: glass, silver gelatinOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Negative NumberOther Number
N-1707Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
SHH 2001.299RDimensions
Height
3-1/8 inWidth
4-1/8 inGeneral Notes
Note
Series of prints: SHH 2001.289R-.298R;
Willard Penfield Seiberling (1892-1981) was an avid and amateur photographer who developed his photographic interest while attending Princeton University. The Dark Room at Stan Hywet Hall was added to the floorplan during construction for his use. Willard is credited with most of the early images of Stan Hywet.
Wingfoot Lake Airship Base was built in 1917. Willard Penfield Seiberling was manager of the Aeronautics Department of Goodyear from 1917 to 1921.Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
July 28, 2021Updated By
bwelch@stanhywet.orgUpdate Date
May 16, 2025