Preparing for a parachute launch

Name/Title

Preparing for a parachute launch

Entry/Object ID

SHH 2001.298

Description

Print developed from gelatin dry plate glass negative. Three unidentified men on bridge/viaduct preparing a parachute for launch. Weights on right sidewalk and near left sidewalk. Trees in background. Series of parachute drops.

Collection

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Cataloged By

Theresa George

Acquisition

Accession

SHH-Original

Source or Donor

Seiberling Heirs

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Seiberling, Willard Penfield

Role

Photographer

Date made

1917 - 1921

Notes

Medium: glass, silver gelatin

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Negative Number

Other Number

N-1706

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

SHH 2001.298R

Dimensions

Height

3-1/8 in

Width

4-1/8 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

General Notes

Note

Working Print ( "R" suffix) and Negative made Oct 2000.

Create Date

July 28, 2021

Update Date

June 12, 2026