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
Creators
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
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