Original Photo of Female Pilot a Testament to Women's Role in Early Aviation, Circa 1920s

Women in Early Aviation

Photograph

[Women in Aviation]. Silver gelatin print photo of female pilot sitting in early aircraft with her hands on the gears, the body of the plane partially visible behind her. Circa 1920s. 4.75” x 6.5” inches. Legislative barriers as well as social and economic factors made it nearly impossible for women to participate in early aviation. Getting through flight school and gaining access to a plane to fly was a testament to the incredible tenacity and resources required for a woman to access both. Photo shows a woman sitting belted to pilot’s seat, one hand on each large gear shift, feet prepped on the thin ledge above the plane’s front tire. She wears a gingham hat cut close to her head, a wool coat, wool pants and knee-high leather boots with protective-wear covering the shins. The plane’s front tire is muddy suggesting she’s just landed in a field. A few ink spots, do not obstruct the plane or female pilot. This original photo is evidence that women participated in early aviation. Overall good condition.

Item #18789

Price: $225.00