Ford Drivers for 'Roads of the Pacific,' California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935

Summary

The Ford Exhibit -- the most popular attraction at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition -- featured "Roads of the Pacific," where these uniformed men drove visitors over realistic reproductions of historic and modern routes in brand new Ford V-8s. Along the way, riders were immersed in 14 sections representing different "Roads of the Pacific."

The Ford Exhibit -- the most popular attraction at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition -- featured "Roads of the Pacific," where these uniformed men drove visitors over realistic reproductions of historic and modern routes in brand new Ford V-8s. Along the way, riders were immersed in 14 sections representing different "Roads of the Pacific."

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in

Width: 7.5 in

Inscriptions

verso: R 29-A

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