The Thomas Flyer and Team on Ferry from Oakland to San Francisco, California, New York to Paris Race, 1908
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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. By mid-March, the American team, driving a Thomas Flyer, had entered California ahead of the remaining three vehicles. Their goal was San Francisco. From there they would transport the car to Alaska and continue the race.
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. By mid-March, the American team, driving a Thomas Flyer, had entered California ahead of the remaining three vehicles. Their goal was San Francisco. From there they would transport the car to Alaska and continue the race.
Artifact
Lantern slide
Subject Date
1908
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
92.1.1774.95
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 Ferry Oakland to San Francisco/ SET No Nevada / SLIDE No 26385 Partially seen at bottom of label: RILEY OPTICAL INSTRUMENT CO ___ NY
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