Demonstration of Three 1902 Curved Dash Oldsmobiles on a Seesaw, 1902

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Artifact Overview

Ransom Olds and his Olds Motor Works went to great -- and creative -- lengths to advertise their little Curved Dash runabout. At fairs throughout the Midwest, Olds conducted demonstrations of its cars climbing and balancing on oversized seesaws. Strange as they were, the stunts earned the company considerable publicity.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

1901

Creator Notes

Original photographed by Nathan Lazarnick.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.1800.2

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in