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Famed American aviation pioneer AMELIA EARHART (1897 - 1937) display containing ORIGINAL FABRIC from her beloved Lockheed Vega 5B. This fabric was flown during her nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic. These displays were originally issued in a limited quantity by the Smithsonian Institute in the 1970's while they were restoring the plane.
AMELIA EARHART * Original LARGE Flown Vega 5B Fabric Ex Smithsonian Institution
$995.00
Guaranteed Authentic
Included with your purchase are COPIES of the original Smithsonian paperwork which accompanied these displays. This is the same fabric which we used to create our CAG Earhart series!Since they were offered up for sale in the 1970's, many of the pieces of Earhart's Vega 5B have remained in collections and museums, they are seldom offered up for auction.
Square cut of red fabric measures approx. 2"x2" and is framed below a portrait of Earhart standing on the wheel of her Vega 5B. Descriptive text below the fabric explains the history of the Vega 5B. Some paper loss to the top of the display.
A handsome and impressive addition to the collection of the aviation enthusiast, Earhart aficionado or autograph collector. An exceptional investment opportunity, and a truly rare and remarkable find.
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Sold as is, as shown.