Shawmut and Acme Race Cars Awaiting Start of New York-to-Seattle Race, June 1, 1909
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Artifact Overview
On June 1, 1909, six cars left New York City in a 4,100-mile race across the continental United States to Seattle. Entrants included two Ford Model Ts, a Stearns, an Acme, a Shawmut, and an Italia. On June 23, one of the Fords arrived in Seattle first. It was later disqualified due to repairs made en route.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1959
Subject Date
01 June 1909
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.O.3895
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: 8.125 in
Width: 10 in
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