Wright Family Writing Desk, 1890-1900
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This ladies' writing desk is the starting point for a transportation revolution. On May 30, 1899, a Dayton, Ohio, bicycle shop owner named Wilbur Wright sat down at his sister's desk and wrote a letter to the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Wilbur's letter sparked a series of events that led to the world's first powered airplane flight in 1903.
This ladies' writing desk is the starting point for a transportation revolution. On May 30, 1899, a Dayton, Ohio, bicycle shop owner named Wilbur Wright sat down at his sister's desk and wrote a letter to the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Wilbur's letter sparked a series of events that led to the world's first powered airplane flight in 1903.
Artifact
Slant-front desk
Date Made
1890-1900
Place of Creation
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Wright Home
Object ID
38.792.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Orville Wright.
Material
Ash (Wood)
Brass (Alloy)
Stain (Coating)
Walnut (Wood)
Technique
Inlay (Process)
Dimensions
Height: 41 in
Width: 27.5 in
Depth: 16.5 in
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