Barney Oldfield, #5 Stutz, Phoenix, Arizona, 1914
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Artifact Overview
Barney Oldfield was America's first great racing hero. Though best known for his thrilling exhibition races, Oldfield also participated in sanctioned events -- including two drives in the Indianapolis 500 -- during his 16-year competitive driving career. Oldfield's fame extended beyond the track. He appeared on stage and screen, and he endorsed products ranging from tires to soft drinks.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1914
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.103.P.936.31
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.00 in
Width: 10.00 in
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