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Theodore Roosevelt in a Horse-Drawn Carriage during a Parade, Santa Fe, New Mexico, circa 1910

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THF120717 / Theodore Roosevelt in a Horse-Drawn Carriage during a Parade, Santa Fe, New Mexico, circa 1910
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Artifact Overview

Theodore Roosevelt's two terms in the White House ran from 1901 to 1909 -- just when the automobile was emerging and then spreading throughout the United States. Despite his progressive outlook, Roosevelt preferred traditional horse-drawn transportation while president. Automobiles were expensive in those pre-Model T years. Being seen in one could have harmed Roosevelt's "man of the people" image.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1910

Creators

Collection Title

Research Center General Photograph Collection

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

34.633.1.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Inscriptions

Handwritten on back: 70655 Santa Fe, New Mex Ink stamp on back: Keystone-Underwood / This photograph is released for use in one publication only and must not be used for trade or advertising purposes, copied, loaned, syndicated or rented. Keystone View Co. of N.Y., Inc. / 219 EAST 55th ST. NEW YORK
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