Ford Model T in the Rallye Monte Carlo (Monte Carlo Rally) Race from Paris to Monte Carlo, January 1911.
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Artifact Overview
Albert I, Prince of Monaco, organized the first Monte Carlo Rally in 1911. Though its length and route changed over time, the rally usually included climbs through the wintry French Alps and a finish line in Monte Carlo. The grand event was intended to showcase improvements in automobile design and manufacture. The Monte Carlo Rally continues to run annually today.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
January 1911
Subject Date
January 1911
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
00.1334.88.19
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Toning (Photography)
Color
Brown
Sepia (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 8.75 in
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