Boy Hand-Cranking a 1908 Ford Runabout Automobile
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Turning an ignition key was just one step in starting an early gasoline-powered automobile. A driver - or willing assistant - had to make other arrangements and crank the engine to start the vehicle. Here, young Fred Kischel, Jr. cranks a 1908 Ford runabout for Elizabeth Kalbfleisch and Marie Kalbfleisch Kischel, who wear large driving hats.
Turning an ignition key was just one step in starting an early gasoline-powered automobile. A driver - or willing assistant - had to make other arrangements and crank the engine to start the vehicle. Here, young Fred Kischel, Jr. cranks a 1908 Ford runabout for Elizabeth Kalbfleisch and Marie Kalbfleisch Kischel, who wear large driving hats.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1908
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
88.242.2
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
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