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Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Inventor | Orville and Wilbur Wright |
| Subject | Orville and Wilbur Wright's flying machine, U.S. Patent 821,393 |
| Circa | 1906 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Wright Brothers Flying Machine Patent PrintOrville and Wilbur Wright · c. 1906
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$40.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
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Free U.S. shipping · arrives Oct 1 – Oct 8
Museum-grade archival paper
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Inventor | Orville and Wilbur Wright |
| Subject | Orville and Wilbur Wright's flying machine, U.S. Patent 821,393 |
| Circa | 1906 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.
The Story Behind the Print
Orville and Wilbur Wright’s U.S. Patent 821,393, granted May 22, 1906, documents their “Flying-Machine” and its system of aerodynamic control. Filed in 1903, the patent centers on controlling the machine through coordinated changes to the wing surfaces rather than simply producing lift.
The sweeping wing plan, structural details, and control diagrams make this one of the most recognizable sheets in aviation history. The restored edition preserves the exact patent composition in crisp black linework, set on a cool timeworn page with a subtle black border.
Printed to order on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper with fade-resistant archival pigment inks. Designed for aviation collections, studies, workshops, and rooms devoted to exploration and engineering.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece—the print will always be richer.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
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