{"product_id":"orville-wright-and-lorin-wright-four-wright-family-checks-1918-1944","title":"Orville Wright and Lorin Wright—Four Wright Family Checks, 1918–1944","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn unusual collection of four original canceled checks from the financial records of aviation pioneer \u003cstrong\u003eOrville Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e, including one check personally signed by Orville and three checks completed and signed in his name by his elder brother, \u003cstrong\u003eLorin Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe group begins with an October 2, 1918 check payable to Philadelphia’s renowned \u003cstrong\u003eFranklin Institute\u003c\/strong\u003e for $5.00. It is written and signed in Orville’s name by Lorin Wright and carries the Institute’s endorsement on the reverse. The association is especially appealing because the Franklin Institute later awarded Orville Wright its prestigious Franklin Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA second check, dated August 1, 1921, is payable to \u003cstrong\u003eLorin Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e for $78.00. It was completed and signed in Orville’s name by Lorin and bears Lorin’s endorsement on the reverse. The third, dated October 8, 1921, is payable to \u003cstrong\u003eMabel Beck\u003c\/strong\u003e, Orville’s longtime secretary and trusted assistant, for $20.00. This check was likewise written and signed in Orville’s name by Lorin, with Beck’s endorsement appearing on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe final check, dated January 21, 1944, is drawn for the substantial amount of $500 and bears the authentic handwritten signature \u003cstrong\u003e“Orville Wright.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 2, 1918:\u003c\/strong\u003e $5 check payable to the Franklin Institute, completed and signed in Orville Wright’s name by \u003cstrong\u003eLorin Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 1, 1921:\u003c\/strong\u003e $78 check payable to Lorin Wright, completed and signed in Orville’s name by \u003cstrong\u003eLorin Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Lorin’s endorsement on the reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 8, 1921:\u003c\/strong\u003e $20 check payable to Mabel Beck, completed and signed in Orville’s name by \u003cstrong\u003eLorin Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Beck’s endorsement on the reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 21, 1944:\u003c\/strong\u003e $500 check bearing the authentic handwritten signature of \u003cstrong\u003eOrville Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTogether, the four checks document the close personal and financial relationships surrounding Orville Wright: his brother Lorin, his secretary Mabel Beck and the Franklin Institute. They bear normal banking stamps, cancellation perforations, folds and evidence of use. The signatures and handwriting remain readily legible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52924027306266,"sku":null,"price":2777.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/IMG_3236.jpg?v=1790019358","url":"https:\/\/www.thearchiveauthority.com\/en-ca\/products\/orville-wright-and-lorin-wright-four-wright-family-checks-1918-1944","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}