Rare early aviation postcard documenting the 1911 International Aviation Meet in Chicago, featuring a plane associated with an accident during the event.
The caption reads: "Stone Starting Trip Ending in Accident International Aviation Meet Chicago August 1911," making this a historically significant piece from one of the earliest major aviation exhibitions in the United States.
- Event: International Aviation Meet, Chicago
- Date: 1911 (postmarked)
- Subject: Early plane and aviation accident
- Postmark: Chicago, 1911
- Destination: Sweden (international usage)
- Publisher: Max Rigot, Chicago
This is a scarce and desirable item for collectors of early aviation, historical events, and accident-related ephemera.
Condition: Normal wear for an old postcard. There may be corner bumps, creases, or light surface wear. Please review images carefully.
- Postal Status:
- Posted
- Posted City:
- Chicago
- Posted State/Province:
- Illinois
- Posted Country:
- USA2c Washington
- Era:
- Divided Back
- Size:
- Standard
