Bell's Sygnet [sic]

Description
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Postcards
Description
A postcard sent to Reverend R.B. Layton in San Fernando, Trinidad commemorating the attempted flight of Alexander Graham Bell's Cygnet II. The first flight of the Cygnet occurred in December of 1907. This unsuccessful flight occurred in February of 1909.
Inscriptions
Drome, No. 5 Bell's Sygnet No. 2 Baddeck, N.S.
Copyright 1909 HM Benner

Reverse side reads:
"This kite did not go up- but it will by & by- Hope you had a good trip
Bess"
Date of Original
March 29, 1909
Subject(s)
Aeronautics
Flight testing
Ice
Postcards
Alexander Graham Bell
Local identifier
OILL0002
Geographic Coverage
  • Baddeck
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    Latitude: 46.10014 Longitude: -60.74849
Copyright Statement
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
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