Alexander Winton with Others outside The Winton Motor-Carriage Co., 1896-1899
THF126976 / Alexander Winton with Others outside The Winton Motor-Carriage Co., 1896-1899
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Artifact Overview
Alexander Winton (at the controls) established his Winton Motor Carriage Company in Cleveland in 1897. Winton promoted his technologically advanced vehicles through long-distance reliability tours and oval track races. Winton lost one of his best-known races when he fell to Henry Ford in October 1901. Winton built his last car in 1924 but continued making marine engines until 1930.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1896-1899
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.1774.WI.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10 in
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