Impressive display of the Wright Flyer, the first human powered airplane which made its debut flight at Kitty Hawk on 17 December 1903, famously giving wings to mankind. Titled ''First Flight'', display comprises a swatch of the Flyer from the wing, matted with a check signed by by Orville Wright, all underneath a 20'' x 16'' photograph of the event. Entire display measures 25.5'' x 36''.
Fabric swatch from the wing of the Wright Flyer measures approximately .75'' x .625'', encapsulated by CAG to a size of 2.25'' x 3.375''. Display is completed with a check handwritten and signed by Orville Wright, WWII dated on 20 February 1942 and addressed to Brown Auto Sales Co. for $4.06. Check measures 9'' x 3.2125''. Entire archival mat measures 25.5'' x 36'' with display card reading ''First Flight / December 17, 1903 / Original signature of Orville Wright with a swatch of fabric from the Wright Flyer, flown at Kitty Hawk on that historic day.'' Near fine condition.