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Milwaukee's Flying Machine

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Dr. A. Rudolph Silverston's vacu-aerial flying machine, as seen from the rear. Handwritten at top: "Rear View." Caption at bottom reads: "Silverston's Milwaukee No. 2 Pendulum System 120 H.P. Engine."

Date Created:
1912

Publication Information

Date Created 1912

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection John G. Kaminski papers, 1912-1960
Call Number Milw Mss 146

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0133OZ
Legacy ID
WHi 10085

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