Race Driver George Robertson in a Simplex "Zip," 1909
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Artifact Overview
George Robertson started his race driving career with hill climbs and short-distance contests in 1904. He moved into endurance competitions the following year. His greatest victory came in 1908 when he won the Vanderbilt Cup with Locomobile "Old 16." Robertson retired from competitive driving after an accident in 1910 but remained active in racing affairs throughout his life.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Negative (Photograph)
Date Made
April 1971
Subject Date
1909
Creator Notes
The original photographer is unidentified. This copy negative was made by Henry Austin Clark, Jr. in 1971.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
92.1.1774.N.CO.1344
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 4.25 in
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