Bollee Automobile Hoisted onto Its Back Wheels, 1900-1910
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Artifact Overview
Leon Bollee Automobiles was established in Le Mans, France, in 1895 and produced vehicles until 1931. The company's founder and namesake, Leon Bollee, made another significant contribution to transportation history. He befriended Wilbur Wright during Wright's successful demonstration flights near Le Mans in 1908. Bollee offered Wright the use of his factory and mechanics for the duration of the flights.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Negative (Photograph)
Subject Date
circa 1900-circa 1910
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2000.53.138
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Technique
Gelatin dry plate process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 5.000 in
Width: 7.000 in
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