Thomas Flyer and Team in Columbus, Nebraska, New York to Paris Race, 1908
THF72106 / Thomas Flyer and Team in Columbus, Nebraska, New York to Paris Race, 1908
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Artifact Overview
In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. In late February, a few weeks after the start, only five cars remained. After leaving Chicago, Illinois, the American team in a Thomas Flyer would lead the way to the west coast.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Lantern slide
Subject Date
1908
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
92.1.1774.46
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.25 in
Width: 4 in
Inscriptions
Label adhered to side of glass lantern slide reads:
TITLE at Columbus Nebraska / SET No. Monty driver / SLIDE No 50 (light, in pencil)
Partially seen at bottom of label:
RILEY OPTICAL INSTRUMENT CO ___ NY
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