Alexander Winton and Mr. Shanks in an 1898 Winton Roadster

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Artifact Overview

Scottish-born Alexander Winton (left) formed a bicycle company in Cleveland in 1891 before moving into automobiles a few years later. Winton Motor Carriage Company vehicles were noted for power and technical sophistication. Winton remained in the automobile business until 1924, when he switched his focus to marine engines. Winton subsequently sold his engine company to General Motors in 1930.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1898

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.1774.WI.7A

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in

Alexander Winton and Mr. Shanks in an 1898 Winton Roadster