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Wilbur Wright, American aviator, and Leon Bollee, French inventor and car manufacturer, 1908
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Wilbur Wright, American aviator, and Leon Bollee, French inventor and car manufacturer, 1908
Wilbur Wright, American aviator, and Leon Bollee, French inventor and car manufacturer, 1908. The pair are photographed outside Bollees factory. Bollee let the Wright Brothers use his factory in Le Mans when they came to France to demonstrate their aircraft. A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1860-1925, 9th album, Editions MD, Paris
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This print captures a significant moment in history, featuring Wilbur Wright, the renowned American aviator, and Leon Bollee, the esteemed French inventor and car manufacturer. The year is 1908, and the duo stands proudly outside Bollee's factory in Le Mans, France. Leon Bollee generously offered his factory to the Wright Brothers when they arrived in France to showcase their groundbreaking aircraft. This photograph serves as a testament to the collaboration between these two pioneers from different countries who shared a passion for innovation and flight. In this portrait, both men are dressed impeccably in formal attire with hats that exude sophistication. Their serious expressions reflect their dedication to their respective fields of expertise – aviation for Wilbur Wright and motor manufacturing for Leon Bollee. The image not only showcases these remarkable individuals but also provides insight into early 20th-century industry and trade. It symbolizes an era where science met invention head-on, paving the way for advancements that would shape our modern world. As we gaze upon this monochrome masterpiece captured by an unknown creator from Album de Photographies dans L'Intimite de Personnages Illustres (1860-1925), we are reminded of how collaboration transcends borders and propels humanity forward.
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