Portrait of a Man Associated with New York to Paris Race, circa 1909
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Artifact Overview
The man in this image is currently unidentified. He may have had some connection with the E.R. Thomas Motor Company and the 1908 New York to Paris race. This 22,000-mile race spanned three continents and lasted over 169 days. A Thomas Flyer was entered at the last minute. It was declared the winner when it entered Paris in late July.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Lantern slide
Subject Date
circa 1907
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
92.1.1774.248
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.25 in
Width: 4 in
Inscriptions
Labels adhered to side of glass lantern slide, handwriting in pencil reads: ?
Printed text on label of slide reads:
J.F. ADAMS 459 Washington Street BUFFALO, N.Y.
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