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Lot 6061

Early-20th-Century Document Signed by Orville and Wilbur Wright

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Single sheet of wove paper, the stationary of Percival W. A. Fitzsimmons of Tecumseh, Michigan, with the signatures of both Wright Brothers in ink, along with the hand-written statement "Received / January 21/1910." The document is museum hinged to Bainbridge Artcare mat board, matted under Crescent rag board, and presented framed and under Conservation Glass.

Sight size 3 5/8 x 7 3/4 in.; Frame dimensions 11 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.

A Private North Carolina Collection

The document underwent conservation treatment in 1997. Documentation regarding treatment is included.

With a horizontal fold line, a vertical crease, some additional very subtle creasing along the lower edge, and uneven discoloration dating prior to conservation; not examined outside of frame.