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- Damaged Car after an Accident, Perrysburg, Ohio, 1937 - Automobiles are fast, powerful, and potentially dangerous. Accidents like the wreck pictured here became more commonplace as automotive speeds and the number of drivers on American roads rapidly increased in the 20th century. Eventually, manufacturers, governments, and drivers themselves were compelled to improve automotive safety.
- 1937
- Collections - Artifact
Damaged Car after an Accident, Perrysburg, Ohio, 1937
Automobiles are fast, powerful, and potentially dangerous. Accidents like the wreck pictured here became more commonplace as automotive speeds and the number of drivers on American roads rapidly increased in the 20th century. Eventually, manufacturers, governments, and drivers themselves were compelled to improve automotive safety.
- Horse Mannequin, Used in Perrysburg, Ohio, circa 1900 - Harness makers used horse mannequins to "model" their wares, including saddles, harnesses, and tack. This harness maker's mannequin was used in William Schlect's carriage and harness shop at the turn of the 20th century in Perrysburg, Ohio.
- circa 1900
- Collections - Artifact
Horse Mannequin, Used in Perrysburg, Ohio, circa 1900
Harness makers used horse mannequins to "model" their wares, including saddles, harnesses, and tack. This harness maker's mannequin was used in William Schlect's carriage and harness shop at the turn of the 20th century in Perrysburg, Ohio.
- Car Involved in an Accident with a Train, Perrysburg, Ohio, 1930-1945 - Automobiles are fast, powerful, and potentially dangerous. As more, ever-faster cars joined the American transportation landscape in the 20th century, accidents increased and damage to wrecked vehicles - which was sometimes beyond repair - became more commonplace. Eventually, manufacturers, governments, and drivers themselves were compelled to improve automotive safety.
- 1930-1945
- Collections - Artifact
Car Involved in an Accident with a Train, Perrysburg, Ohio, 1930-1945
Automobiles are fast, powerful, and potentially dangerous. As more, ever-faster cars joined the American transportation landscape in the 20th century, accidents increased and damage to wrecked vehicles - which was sometimes beyond repair - became more commonplace. Eventually, manufacturers, governments, and drivers themselves were compelled to improve automotive safety.