Thomas Flyer Boarding Ferry near Stretensk, Between Manchuria and Mongolia, New York to Paris Race, 1908

Summary

In February 1908, six automobiles began an around-the-world race from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. In May, the three remaining teams left Vladivostok, Russia, heading west. Each team would have to navigate around, over or through any lake, river or stream blocking their progress.

In February 1908, six automobiles began an around-the-world race from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. In May, the three remaining teams left Vladivostok, Russia, heading west. Each team would have to navigate around, over or through any lake, river or stream blocking their progress.

Material

Glass (Material)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 3.25 in

Width: 4 in

Inscriptions

Label adhered to side of glass lantern slide reads: TITLE Manchuria / SET No. Mongolian cowboy left / SLIDE No. NYP 140 Partially seen at bottom of label: RILEY OPTICAL INSTRUMENT CO ___ NY

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