Preston Tucker with 1948 Tucker Sedan
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Artifact Overview
In this 1948 publicity photograph, Preston Tucker shows off the large trunk of his new automotive creation. Tucker promoted the car himself and attracted much interest. However, his company built only 51 cars before financial troubles killed the company -- and Tucker's innovative automobile along with it.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1947-1948
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
92.1.1774.P.CO.586
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.063 in
Width: 5.125 in
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