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Photograph of a Curtiss Model D aircraft, piloted by Eugene Ely, taking off from the USS Pennsylvania, San Francisco Bay, California, January 18, 1911. A large crowd of sailors watches from the ship.

Photograph of a Curtiss Model D Headless aircraft, piloted by William S. Luckey, during an air race, Manhattan, New York, October 13, 1913. The typed caption on the verso notes that the race was held to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Wright…

Photograph of a large crowd gathered on a ship as a Curtiss Model E Hydro is hoisted aboard with a crane, circa 1913-1915. The pilot appears to be attached to the crane by a sling above the aircraft.Stamped on verso: "Apeda Studio 102-104 West 38th…

Photograph of a Curtiss seaplane in flight over a beach, Isle of Palms, South Carolina, July 26, 1913.Inscription on verso: "Over the ocean. Isle of Palms. July 26."

Photograph of a Curtiss seaplane in flight over a beach, Isle of Palms, South Carolina, August 1, 1913.Inscription on verso: "Isle of Palms, Charleston, S.C. Aug 1/1913."Stamped on verso: "Printed by Parsons Optical Co., Charleston, S.C."

Photograph of a Curtiss seaplane in the surf, Isle of Palms, South Carolina, August 5, 1913. Several people are wading out to the aircraft.Inscription on verso: "Breaking a propeller in the surf at the Isle of Palms / Aug 5-13."Stamped on verso:…

Photograph of a Curtiss seaplane in the surf, Isle of Palms, South Carolina, August 5, 1913. Several people are wading out to the aircraft.Inscription on verso: "A battle with the surf at the Isle of Palms -- Aug 5-13."Stamped on verso: "Printed by…

Photograph of a Curtiss seaplane near the shoreline, Isle of Palms, South Carolina, August 5, 1913.Inscription on verso: "Isle of Palms / Aug 5-13."Stamped on verso: "Printed by Parsons Optical Co., Charleston, S.C."

Photograph of a Curtiss seaplane on display at a pavilion, Isle of Palms, South Carolina, July 26, 1913. Inscription on verso: "The Pavilion / Isle of Palms / July 26-13."

Photograph of a Curtiss seaplane taxiing on water, circa 1913-1915.