Ford Model T Race Cars in Goodland, Kansas during the New York to Seattle Race, 1909
THF136639 / Ford Model T Race Cars in Goodland, Kansas during the New York to Seattle Race, 1909
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Artifact Overview
Ford Motor Company promoted its Model T by entering two cars in a 1909 race from New York to Seattle. It was a demanding contest at a time when roads were nearly nonexistent. After 23 days, the #2 Model T won the race. It was later disqualified on a technicality -- but the little Ford had already made big headlines by then.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic postcard
Date Made
1909
Subject Date
1909
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
42.125.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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