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Wright Brothers' Flyer III Artifacts
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- Dimensions:Height: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)Width: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 30-87941stDibs: LU891113530912
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