William B. Stout, Charles Lindbergh, Henry Ford, and Edsel Ford at Ford Airport, Dearborn, Michigan, August 10, 1927

Summary

Months after his historic solo flight across the Atlantic, Charles Lindbergh began a national tour to promote commercial aviation. In August 1927, the "Lone Eagle" touched down in Dearborn, Michigan. This photograph shows Lindbergh (second from the left) standing with William Stout and Henry and Edsel Ford. Stout operated a passenger airline after selling his airplane manufacturing business to the Fords.

Months after his historic solo flight across the Atlantic, Charles Lindbergh began a national tour to promote commercial aviation. In August 1927, the "Lone Eagle" touched down in Dearborn, Michigan. This photograph shows Lindbergh (second from the left) standing with William Stout and Henry and Edsel Ford. Stout operated a passenger airline after selling his airplane manufacturing business to the Fords.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 4.74 in

Width: 6.75 in

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