1927 or 1928 Mercedes Benz S-Type Sportwagen at Glidden Tour, Long Island, New York, September 1964

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Artifact Overview

The original Glidden Tours, sponsored by AAA from 1904-1913, promoted both automobiles and road improvements. AAA and the Veteran Motor Car Club of America revived the annual tours in 1946 for owners of vintage automobiles. This time, the focus was more on pleasure than promotion. Participants often dressed in period costume, and they staged impromptu car shows along the way.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

22 September 1964

Subject Date

22 September 1964

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

92.1.1774.P.SQ.4

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: 4 in
Width: 5 in