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Armband for Press at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967

THF134913 / Armband for Press at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
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Artifact Overview

Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography and memorabilia. His collection documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. This press armband is from the 1967 running of France's famous 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt earned the overall victory co-driving the #1 Ford Mark IV.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Armband

Date Made

1967

Subject Date

10 June 1967 - 11 June 1967

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.3962

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth

Technique

Printing (Process)

Dimensions

Height: 4.25 in
Circumference: 13 in

Armband for Press at the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967