Ford Race Car Driven by Henri Depasse in Hill Climb Race at Mont Ventoux, France, 1911
THF140410 / Ford Race Car Driven by Henri Depasse in Hill Climb Race at Mont Ventoux, France, 1911
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Artifact Overview
Henri Depasse of France first made a name for himself as a bicycle racer, competing in both track and road events. Like other competitive cyclists of his time, he transitioned into automobile racing, where he drove Ford cars in several high-profile races. In addition to operating multiple Ford dealerships in and around Paris, Depasse was a successful electrical entrepreneur.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1911
Subject Date
1911
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
00.1334.88.25
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Toning (Photography)
Color
Brown
Sepia (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.375 in (Photoprint on album page height 12.125 in)
Width: 6.375 in (Photoprint on album page width 9.25 in)
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