Alexander Winton and Mr. Shanks in an 1898 Winton Roadster
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Scottish-born Alexander Winton (left) formed a bicycle company in Cleveland in 1891 before moving into automobiles a few years later. Winton Motor Carriage Company vehicles were noted for power and technical sophistication. Winton remained in the automobile business until 1924, when he switched his focus to marine engines. Winton subsequently sold his engine company to General Motors in 1930.
Scottish-born Alexander Winton (left) formed a bicycle company in Cleveland in 1891 before moving into automobiles a few years later. Winton Motor Carriage Company vehicles were noted for power and technical sophistication. Winton remained in the automobile business until 1924, when he switched his focus to marine engines. Winton subsequently sold his engine company to General Motors in 1930.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1898
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.1774.X.152
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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