Barney Oldfield and Douglas Fairbanks at Ascot Speedway, Los Angeles, California, 1917
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Artifact Overview
Barney Oldfield leans into his streamlined race car, the Miller "Golden Submarine," at Ascot Speedway in 1917. To his right is Hollywood film star Douglas Fairbanks. Oldfield achieved great success on the race track, and his flamboyant personality made him a national celebrity. He retired from racing soon after this photograph was taken, but continued making public appearances and acting in movies.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1917
Subject Date
1917
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Photographed by W.A. Hughes of Los Angeles, California
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2005.108.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
Inscriptions
Ink stamp on back of image:
W.A. Hughes, Photographer / 938 Hinton Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. / Main 4268--F 5969
Handwritten in pencil on back of image: 618 / 8x10
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