1912 Baker Electric Victoria, Used by Five First Ladies of the United States
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President William Howard Taft motorized the White House in 1909 when he purchased a steam-powered White, two gasoline-powered Pierce-Arrows and a Baker Electric. Three years later, Taft replaced the 1909 Baker with this 1912 Victoria model for the First Lady's use. It remained in use until 1928, serving Helen Taft, Ellen Wilson, Edith Wilson, Florence Harding, and Grace Coolidge.
President William Howard Taft motorized the White House in 1909 when he purchased a steam-powered White, two gasoline-powered Pierce-Arrows and a Baker Electric. Three years later, Taft replaced the 1909 Baker with this 1912 Victoria model for the First Lady's use. It remained in use until 1928, serving Helen Taft, Ellen Wilson, Edith Wilson, Florence Harding, and Grace Coolidge.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1912
Keywords
United States, District of Columbia, Washington
Coolidge, Grace Goodhue, 1879-1957
Harding, Florence Kling, 1860-1924
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
28.264.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Leather
Color
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 89.25 in
Width: 63.5 in
Length: 119.5 in
Inscriptions
Plate on rear: THE BAKER MOTOR / VEHICLE COMPANY / CLEVELAND, OHIO.U.S.A. / MODEL V CHASSIS No. 7816 Hubs: BAKER
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