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  1. LIB2015.03.01 Book, Theory and Practice of Model Aeroplaning
  2. Booklet, Instruction - 1910

    Booklet, instruction, Percy Pierce Flyer, Spon & Chamberlain, New York, 1910

    Record Type: Archives

    A2009.52.10 Booklet cover
  3. Lantern slide - 1910 Circa

    Lantern slide, indoors, Percy Pierce's attic workshop, model airplanes and parts on floor and on sewing machine table, attic wall/ceiling in background, circa 1910. Poster in background states "Internationale Luftschiffahrt Ausstellung Exposition Aeronautique, Frankfurt, Juli-Oktob 1909." Written on page 21 of Percy Pierce scrapbook (A2008.19.01) with print of photo, "LANGLEY TYPE MODEL USED AT MEET OF P.S. NO. 77 MANHATTAN - INTERIOR OF MY W...

    Record Type: Archives

    A1997.37.19 Lantern slide (cropped)
  4. Lantern slide - 1910 Circa

    Lantern slide, indoors, Percy Pierce in his attic workshop, sitting on wooden chair next to sewing machine table, holding model airplane, circa 1910. Written on page 12 of Percy Pierce scrapbook (A2008.19.01) with newspaper clipping ("Percy W. Pierce in His Workshop") with this image, "NEW YORK HERALD - JAN 16, 1910 AND BOISE NEWS - IDAHO" In clipping on page 20 Percy Pierce scrapbook (A2008.19.01), under the photo, "PERCY W. PIERCE, AGED 1...

    Record Type: Archives

    A1997.37.25 Lantern slide (cropped)
  5. Lantern slide - 1910 Circa

    Lantern slide, indoors, Percy Pierce in his attic workshop with Antoinette model, circa 1910. On page 17 of Percy Pierce scrapbook (A2008.19.01) with newspaper clipping with this image, "MAGAZINE 'AERO' DEC 1910". Written under photo, "PERCY PIERCE WITH MODEL ANTIONETTE" [See also A2009.52.06]

    Record Type: Archives

    A1997.37.28 Lantern slide (cropped)
  6. Lantern slide - 1910 Spring

    Lantern slide, outdoors, model airplane on ground, Spring 1910. Written on page 23 of Percy Pierce scrapbook (A2008.19.01) with print of this image, to right of photo, "LANGLEY TYPE MODEL WHICH MADE NUMEROUS OFFICIAL FLIGHTS OF OVER 150 FEET. CAST ALUMINUM FITTINGS FOR WINGS AND STEEL RIBS. SPRING 1910." Written on page 31 of Percy Pierce scrapbook (A2008.19.01) with clipping including this image, "JUNE, 1910, AIRCRAFT, MODEL OF P.W. PIERCE...

    Record Type: Archives

    A1997.37.27 Lantern slide (cropped)
  7. Print, Photographic - 1910 Summer

    Print, photographic, black and white, outdoors, 10 individuals with 4 rubber-powered model aircraft, summer 1910. Written on page 27 of Percy Pierce scrapbook (A2008.19.01) with print of this image, under photo, "MEMBERS OF THE STUYVESANT AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY, STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL ROOF - SUMMER - 1910."

    Record Type: Archives

    A2009.30.06 Photographic print
  8. Trophy - 1910 Competition Trophy

    An Aero Motor Record trophy, won by Percy Peirce. Trophy is a metal "loving cup" style trophy resting on a round base and narrow neck; The handles curve in and down and rest against top of trophy. The cup is engraved, "Percy Pierce Newark, N.J. Oct. 8." and "Aero Motor Record."

    Record Type: Object

    1910 Competition Trophy
  9. Trophy - 1910 Competition Trophy

    Trophy won by Percy Pierce. Trophy is a cup with wide top opening, three handles/feet which hold the cup in lieu of a base. The trophy is engraved, "Presented to Percy Winslow Pierce by Dr. John Mils Gibbons Thousand Island Yacht Club Aeronautical Exhibit Waldorf Astoria January 14, 1910."

    Record Type: Object

    1910 Competition Trophy
  10. Trophy - 1910 Competition Trophy

    An Aero Motor Record trophy, won by Percy Peirce. Trophy is a metal "loving cup" style trophy resting on a round base and narrow neck; The handles curve in and down and rest against top of trophy. The cup is engraved, "Percy Pierce Newark, N.J. Oct. 8. 1910" and "Aero Motor Record".

    Record Type: Object

    1910 Competition Trophy
  11. Trophy - Stevens Trophy

    The Stevens Trophy, a large "loving cup" style trophy made from metal with a round base, and a large, deep goblet-like cup with exaggerated handles. The cup is engraved, "For Greatest Distance Flight Model Aeroplane 1910". According to the January 1, 1911 New York Times article, Percy Pierce flew a (Free Flight) model 222.7 feet on December 3, 1910 to win this trophy. The trophy was offered by A. Leo Stevens, an aeronaut, for the longest fli...

    Record Type: Object

    Stevens Trophy

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