Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (1890-1973), (painting).

Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (1890-1973), (painting).

Towle, H. Ledyard, 1890-1973, painter.

Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (1890-1973), (painting).

50 1/8 x 39 7/8 in.

Portrait of Edward Vernon Rickenbacker wearing his miltary uniform and standing in a landscape with his body turned to the right, his head turned to face the viewer, and his hands resting in the pockets of his pants.

Portrait male -- Richenbacker, Edward Vernon -- Waist length

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Dress -- Accessory -- Hat

Occupation -- Transportation -- Pilot

Smithsonian Institution, National Portrait Gallery, 8th & F Streets, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20560 Accession Number: 71.21

Formerly in the collection of Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History, Washington, District of Columbia

Gift of Towle, H. Ledyard, 1924.

The painting is a transfer from the National Museum of American History.

"National Portrait Gallery: Permanent Collection Illustrated Checklist," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Instit. Press, 1987, pg. 234.

"National Portrait Gallery: Permanent Collection Illustrated Checklist," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Instit. Press, 1987, pg. 234.

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