In photo 1 we see Gertie Messinger sitting on a ledge, holding a bust of aviator Charles Lindbergh. Charles Augustus Lindbergh, known as "Lucky Lindy", was a famous American pilot who, in 1927, flew the first solo, non-stop flight across the Atlantic, from New York to Paris. Artist Irene Hundt Rundquist sculpted this bust that was displayed at an art show in L.A. Photo dated: March 28, 1929.
Messinger, Gertie Lindbergh, Charles A.--(Charles Augustus),--1902-1974--Statues Models (Persons)--California--Los Angeles Exhibitions--California--Los Angeles Sculpture--California--Los Angeles Art--California--Los Angeles Art--Exhibitions Rundquist, Irene Hundt
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