Henry Ford and Others with Ford Model T Cars Awaiting Start of 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 print
Subject Date
01 June 1909
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.O.3899
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 6.5 in
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