Umberto Nobile 1885-1985: Nei Centenario della Nascita, 1985
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This postcard commemorated the centennial of the birth of Italian aviator, aeronautical engineer, and Arctic explorer Umberto Nobile. Mr. Nobile created and promoted semi-rigid airships during the 1920s and 1930s. He designed and piloted the airship Norge which, on May 12, 1926, made the first confirmed visit to the North Pole.
This postcard commemorated the centennial of the birth of Italian aviator, aeronautical engineer, and Arctic explorer Umberto Nobile. Mr. Nobile created and promoted semi-rigid airships during the 1920s and 1930s. He designed and piloted the airship Norge which, on May 12, 1926, made the first confirmed visit to the North Pole.
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1985
Subject Date
1885-1985
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
88.14.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dr. Gertrude Nobile.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 4.188 in
Width: 6 in
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