"Omnibuses & Cabs, Their Origin & History," 1902

THF105847 / "Omnibuses & Cabs, Their Origin & History," 1902 / front
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Artifact Overview

Henry Charles Moore recounts the history of omnibuses and cabs in this book published in 1902. The book tells how people got around using public transportation for hire before the advent of motorized or electric vehicles. Several interesting illustrations are spread throughout the pages.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1902

Subject Date

1902

Creator Notes

Written by Henry Charles (H.C.) Moore; published by Chapman and Hall, London, England.

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

57.118.248

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Green

Dimensions

Height: 8.375 in
Width: 5.75 in
Length: 1.125 in

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