Henri Depasse and Mechanic with Ford Race Car in France, circa 1911

THF140404 / Henri Depasse and Mechanic with Ford Race Car in France, circa 1911
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Artifact Overview

Henri Depasse of France first made a name for himself as a bicycle racer, competing in both track and road events. Like other competitive cyclists of his time, he transitioned into automobile racing, where he drove Ford cars in several high-profile races. In addition to operating multiple Ford dealerships in and around Paris, Depasse was a successful electrical entrepreneur.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

circa 1911

Subject Date

circa 1911

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

00.1334.88.21

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: 4.25 in
Width: 6.25 in