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John T. Daniels 
The Wright Brothers, First Powered Flight 
1903 (taken) 1913 (print) 
  
Silver print, ferrotyped 
6 3/4 x 8 1/2 in (17.1 x 21.6 cm) 
  
Swann Galleries - New York 
Courtesy of Swann Galleries (Auction May 20, 2010, Sale 2215 Lot 233) 
  
 
LL/37148 
  
With a picture agency caption label, hand stamps and contemporary notations, in pencil and ink, on verso.
 
Orville Wright is seen at the controls of the plane, with Wilbur running alongside. This was their first powered, controlled and sustained flight; Daniels photographed all 4 flights made that day. Orville preset the camera and Daniels snapped the now famous image, almost forgetting to squeeze the shutter since he was overcome by excitement seeing the plane lift off the ground. 
 

 
  
 
  
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