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Framed Print : Curtiss-Cox Model 22 - Cactus Kitten
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Curtiss-Cox Model 22 - Cactus Kitten
Curtiss-Cox Model 22 Cactus Kitten still crated at the Morane-Saulnier factory in France, being readied for shipment back to the US. In the spring of 1920, Texas oil millionaire S. E. J. Cox decided to have two racers built for the James Gordon Bennett race to be held in France the following September. The two aircraft (named Texas wildcat and Cactus Kitten) were hastily designed, built and crated for shipment to France, without the benefit of flight testing. Date: 1920
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Media ID 21131137
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
Benefit Bennett Cactus Decided Gordon Held Kitten Millionaire Morane Saulnier Named Racers Readied Shipment Spring Testing Texas Wildcat Designed Hastily
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Add a touch of vintage charm to your decor with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image of "Curtiss-Cox Model 22 - Cactus Kitten" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This timeless photograph transports us back to the spring of 1920, where we find the Curtiss-Cox Model 22 aircraft, affectionately named "Cactus Kitten," still crated at the Morane-Saulnier factory in France, eagerly awaiting its journey back to the US. Let this exquisite piece of aviation history bring an air of nostalgia and elegance to any room in your home or office.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.8cm (9.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photograph, the Curtiss-Cox Model 22 Cactus Kitten is seen crated at the Morane-Saulnier factory in France, awaiting shipment back to the United States. The year is 1920, and Texas oil millionaire S.E.J. Cox had made a bold decision to commission two racers for the prestigious James Gordon Bennett race, which was scheduled to take place in France the following September. Named Texas Wildcat and Cactus Kitten, these aircraft were designed, built, and crated in a remarkable short timeframe, without the advantage of pre-flight testing. The Curtiss-Cox Model 22 was an innovative aeronautical creation, reflecting the spirit of adventure and competition that characterized the early days of aviation. The aircraft boasted advanced features for the time, such as a biplane configuration, a powerful engine, and streamlined design. However, due to the rush to complete the racers, they were shipped to Europe without undergoing any flight testing. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of aviation, as the Cactus Kitten sits in its crate, ready to embark on its journey across the Atlantic. The image evokes a sense of anticipation and excitement, as the race and the future of these pioneering aircraft hung in the balance. The Curtiss-Cox Model 22 Cactus Kitten would go on to make history, demonstrating the ingenuity and determination of its creators and the boundless potential of aviation technology.
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