Henry Ford and Ford Motor Company Stockholders with Arrow Racer on Lake Saint Clair, January 12, 1904
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Artifact Overview
On January 12, 1904, Henry Ford (center) and his riding mechanic Ed "Spider" Huff set a world speed record of 91.37 miles per hour on a frozen Lake St. Clair, northeast of Detroit. The feat raised Ford Motor Company's profile -- undoubtedly satisfying Ford shareholders.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
12 January 1904
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.188.4747
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 6.5 in
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