Mrs. Joan Newton Cuneo, First Glidden Tour, 1905
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Women as well as men competed in early automobile races and competitions. One of the more famous racers was Joan Newton Cuneo of New York, shown in this photograph. She competed in a number of racing events including several Glidden Tours. Cuneo garnered several wins in the first decade of the twentieth century.
Women as well as men competed in early automobile races and competitions. One of the more famous racers was Joan Newton Cuneo of New York, shown in this photograph. She competed in a number of racing events including several Glidden Tours. Cuneo garnered several wins in the first decade of the twentieth century.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1905
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.1774.X.11
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: 7.5 in
Width: 6.25 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on back of image: Mrs. Joan Newton Cuneo / famous woman / driver in first / Glidden Tour / 1905
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