Toymaker of Hawthorn Hill.

Authors :: O’Brien, Michael Ray
Source :: American History. Oct2021, Vol. 56 Issue 4, p60-65. 6p. 7 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: The article discusses the invention and design of toys by American aviator Orville Wright. Topics explored include the way a toy helicopter inspired Orville and his brother, Wilbur, to focus on aviation, the patent received by Orville for his Flips and Flops, The Flying Clowns toy in 1925, and the response of Orville to the market performance of Flips and Flops.