1902 Ford "999" Race Car in Henry Ford Museum, circa 1941
THF716716 / 1902 Ford "999" Race Car in Henry Ford Museum, circa 1941
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Artifact Overview
Irving Bacon, a Ford Motor Company employee and Henry Ford's personal artist, created pen-and-ink drawings to illustrate guidebooks for the Edison Institute Museum and Greenfield Village (now The Henry Ford) when they officially opened to the public in 1933. An illustrated souvenir guidebook helped visitors navigate the exhibits and grounds. Ford also used these drawings in other company publications.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Drawing (Visual work)
Subject Date
circa 1941
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.174.126
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
illustration board
Technique
Drawing (Image-making)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 15.25 in
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Artifact1902 Ford "999" Race Car, Built by Henry Ford
Henry Ford hired a fearless bicycle racer named Barney Oldfield to drive "999." Although he had never driven a car, Oldfield learned quickly and won his first competition. He went on to become America's first nationally famous racing hero, known for his thrilling exhibition races and the trademark cigar he chewed to protect his teeth in a crash.