A Busy Day in Lapeer, Michigan, circa 1908
THF100009 / A Busy Day in Lapeer, Michigan, circa 1908
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Artifact Overview
In 1908 -- the year Henry Ford developed the Model T -- the streets of Lapeer, Michigan, were dominated by buggies. But at least one automobile can be spotted on the busy thoroughfare.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
26 August 1908
Subject Date
circa 1908
Creators
Creator Notes
Published by F. J. David.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
88.143.24
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Thomas V. Pellerito.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.438 in
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