Caleb Bragg, #41 Fiat, Milwaukee

THF229055 / Caleb Bragg, #41 Fiat, Milwaukee
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Artifact Overview

Millionaire Caleb Bragg was one of many wealthy adventurers drawn to auto racing in the sport's early years. Known for his hard-charging style, Bragg won the 1912 Grand Prize road race at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After crossing the finish line, he went back to help fellow driver Ralph DePalma, who had crashed while trying to pass Bragg on the final lap.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1912

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.103.P.961.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.00 in
Width: 10.00 in