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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

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.
Portrait of a Man Associated with New York to Paris Race, circa 1909