Print, Photomechanical

Object number
P5487
Date
circa 1912
Description
A photomechanical print depicting an airplane over Easton's Beach. Sunbathers and swimmers are visible throughout; two striped tents are located at foreground. The Easton's Beach pavilion and a roller coaster are visible at left. Aviator is most likely Jack McGee, who visited Newport in 1912 (see note on reverse). Copyright notice at bottom right reads: "Wm. B. Child,/Newport, R.I."
Subjects
Easton's Beach
Related People & Organizations
McGee, Jack (associated)