The Burgess-Wright Aeroplane (Burgess Biplane Model F), Burgess Company and Curtis, Marblehead, Mass., c. 1911

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Collection Type

Ephemera

Date

1911, undated

GUSN

GUSN-363223

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The Burgess-Wright Aeroplane (Burgess Biplane Model F), Burgess Company and Curtis, Marblehead, Mass., c. 1911
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Description

12-page product catalog detailing dimensions, components, operation system, price, and design of the Burgess Biplane Model F, first crafted in 1911 by early airplane manufacturer Burgess Company and Curtis. Based in Marblehead, Mass., the company was licensed to use designs under patent from the Wright Brothers.

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Descriptive Terms

airplanes
aviation
advertising
business (commercial function)
biplanes
trade catalogs
trade catalogs

Physical Descrption

1 brochure, 12 pages : illustrated (including photographs); 9 x 6 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.12.016.080

Places

Marblehead (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Burgess Company and Curtis (Publisher)

Material Type

trade catalogs

Other Organizations

Burgess Company and Curtis

Description Level

Item

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