Dave Friedman Collection--Photographs--Digital Images--1969 Indianapolis 500--Item 1003
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Artifact Overview
Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. Mario Andretti won the 1969 Indianapolis 500. The competition featured a field of 33 rear-engine vehicles -- the first time no front-engine cars qualified for the race.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Digital image
Subject Date
1969
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.158.317.6612
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Technique
Digital imaging
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 1204 pixel
Width: 1795 pixel
Resolution: 72 dpi
Depth: 24 bit
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