Sightseeing Tourists in an Electric Automobile Coach, Washington, D.C., circa 1900
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Artifact Overview
Cities became more popular vacation destinations around the turn of the 20th century, delighting tourists with the latest modern technology, artistic and scientific curiosities, and live entertainment. Commercial sightseeing tours helped simplify attractions, districts, and landmarks for city tourists. This photograph from 1895 depicts passengers aboard an electric "Sight Seeing Automobile Coach" in Washington, D.C.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1900
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.188.17486
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Linen (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 11 in
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