Katherine Stinson's Laird Biplane at the Tri-State Fair, October 1916
THF129361 / Katherine Stinson's Laird Biplane at the Tri-State Fair, October 1916
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Artifact Overview
Katherine Stinson flew this biplane, designed by Emil "Matty" Laird, at Memphis, Tennessee, in October 1916. Stinson was only the fourth American woman to earn a pilot's license, and she consistently dazzled spectators with her skilled stunt flying. Though in her 20s, the petite Stinson looked even younger. The press took to calling her the "Flying Schoolgirl."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Negative (Photograph)
Subject Date
October 1916
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
38.855.12
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 2.75 in
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