Through the Lens – Aviation Meet

Posted on January 25, 2010 by lmharnisch
1910 Aviation Meet
 
Here is another original photo of the 1910 Aviation Meet that I found in The Times’ archives.

1910, Aviation Meet

The contrast of horses and airplanes at the meet always amazes me.

1910 Aviation Meet

It’s hard to read the writing on the back of this photo. From left, J.H. Klusser or Klussen, V.C. Worden, machinist, and G. Bentley, none of whom are mentioned in any stories. I wonder if those little torpedo-shaped objects are gas tanks.

1910 Aviation Meet

This is Edgar S. Smith, who was hit by the propeller of his plane. As you can see, his landing gear consists of the front forks of two bicycles.

Jan. 12, 1910, Edgar S. Smith

I’ve never seen a print quite like this one. Apparently it’s how photographers got more usage out of their plates.

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1 Response to Through the Lens – Aviation Meet

  1. Native Angeleno's avatar Native Angeleno says:
    January 25, 2010 at 7:12 am

    Have always loved these artistic early 20th century borders, with the occasional photo slightly askew, including that beautiful off-balanced oval above, which slightly mimics the direction of the fall of the man on the ground. It’s a real shame the art of bordering photos in papers ended. Think how interesting bordered shots could look in the digital age. It would be a truly artistic extra reason to buy the damn paper!
    Larry, throw your weight around and get the paper to experiment with them again. We’ll be glad you did.

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