Collection Highlights
Coach
ca. 1770
1911.25
Wood, iron, paint
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Historical Artifacts
Airplane badge
Object name
Airplane badge
Medium
metal,cloth
Dimensions
Overall: 2 x 4 x 4 in. ( 5.1 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm )
Description
Spirit of St.Louis
Object Number
INV.1799
Gallery Label
In 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh (1902-1974) made the world's first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic. He took off from Roosevelt Field, Long Island and landed at Bourget Field in Paris. The flight took 33 1/2 hours and was an outstanding feat of courage and skill. Upon return to the U.S., he was dubbed the "Lone Eagle," and was awarded the Medal of Honor, greeted by crowds and celebrated with an enormous New York City ticker-tape parade.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
