[William P. Lear with Lear-o-Scope equipped automobile]

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Identifier2000-06-20_image_071SourceThe William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers (2000-06-20), Box 4, Folder 2CreatorLear DevelopmentsConrad StudiosDescriptionPhotograph of William P. Lear with his Lear-o-Scope-equipped Plymouth automobile, New York City, New York, circa 1935. A loop antenna is mounted to the roof of the car.

Inscription: "1935. 121 W 17 St NCY. WPL with first Lear-o-Scope."

Stamped on verso: "Conrad Studios. New York."

Inscription on verso of duplicate photo: "Bill Lear standing in front of his Plymouth parked across the street from his loft at 121 W 17th St., NYC. The auto was equipped with his Lear-o-Scope direction finder for test purposes. Photo: Courtesy Lear Archives."

Stamped on verso of duplicate photo: "Please return to: Lear Archives, [address and telephone number in Reno, Nevada]."Creation Datecirca 1935SubjectLear DevelopmentsLearadioRadio in aeronauticsAntennas (Electronics)Lear, William P. (William Powell), 1902-1978VehiclesPlaceNew York (N.Y.)New York (State)United StatesExtent1 photograph : black and white ; 10 x 8 inOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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CollectionWilliam P. and Moya Olsen Lear PapersCollection AreaArchivesPersonBill Lear

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