Wright Brothers - Original Wright Flyer Drawing (#1), w/assistance from Orville

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Wright Brothers - Original Wright Flyer Component Drawing (#1) by LP Christman w/assistance from Orville.Includes the actual "Protractor" tool that was used for the drawingYou are bidding on an original component drawing of the Wright Flyer made by Louis P. Christman, with assistance from Orville Wright. Includes the actual protractor tool that was used. The mathematical data shown was done when Christman returned to Dayton and conferred with Colonel Edward Deeds and Orville Wright.The original owner (Cowan Auctions) relates that these working drawings and notes/calculations were done before the final drawings of the reconstruction were produced.Biographical and Historical BackgroundAs an employee of National Cash Register, with his experience in aircraft and machine design, Louis P. Christman was called upon by prominent engineer and inventor, Colonel Edward Deeds, to undertake the restoration of the 1905 Wright Flyer, which resides at Carillon Park, Dayton, Ohio. Christman was given the opportunity to work closely with Orville Wright in order to produce an accurate set of drawings for the 1903, 1904, and 1905 Wright Flyers. Since no complete drawings were ever produced by Orville and Wilbur Wright during the building and flying of the planes, it was required that Christman travel to Washington, D.C. to the Smithsonian Institution to take measurements and make drawings from the original 1903 Flyer that is displayed there and to discuss these drawings with Orville Wright.Christman worked closely with Orville Wright to produce an accurate set of drawings. In creating plans for the 1903 Flyer, Christman traveled to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. to take measurements and make drawings from the original 1903 Flyer displayed there and later the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia to study, and trace, informal drawings the Wright brothers had done. Back in Dayton, he would discuss these notes with Orville Wright. Continued meetings and conversations between Orville Wright and Christman resulted in a refined set of drawings of the numerous gliders and planes. Christman, under the direction of Deeds, then began the restoration of the 1905 Flyer in 1947, on the grounds of the National Cash Register Co. Final construction and assembly was completed at Carillon Historical Park, where the plane was reassembled and fabric was stretched. The plane is on display there today.Provenance note and background information on this wonderful piece: This item was purchased by the current seller from Cowan's Auctions (Cowans.com)In addition, we always combine shipping for one low price if multiple items are won by the same bidder.We specialize in auctioning authentic signatures and handwriting of famous people in American History such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee. Please see our other auctions by Please view our superb user feedback ratings and !***Money Back Guarantee*** We know that you will love this product, but if for any reason you are unsatisfied, you may return the item in its original condition within 14 days and your money will be refunded (minus shipping costs). No risk to the buyer!We will e-mail the winning bidder within 48 hours of auction close. Winning bidder must respond within 3 days to retain high bid status. Please send payment within 10 days after auction close. Due to the new eBay policy, the only type of High bidder pays $6.75 for shipping, handling, and tracking.Please feel free to email us any questions!Good Luck and ! read more

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