24 November 2013

The Smithsonian’s X 3D Project Brings Rare Artifacts To Life, In Your Browser



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Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, wore a flight suit specifically designed for women (a rarity at the time), with a wide belt and three buttons that closed diagonally across the front. The belt was 2 inches wide, to be exact, and the whole suit was made of tan leather. I know this not just because I read up on the suit, but because I saw an incredibly accurate scan of the suit, and measured the width of the belt on my own. In fact, here it is: And if you’d like to...


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