Automobile Wreck at Rider Avenue Crossing, New York, circa 1905
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Automobiles are fast, powerful, and potentially dangerous. Accidents became more commonplace as automotive speeds and the number of drivers on American roads increased in the early 20th century. This very early wreck drew a crowd of onlookers. Eventually, automobile manufacturers, governments, and drivers themselves were compelled to improve automotive safety.
Automobiles are fast, powerful, and potentially dangerous. Accidents became more commonplace as automotive speeds and the number of drivers on American roads increased in the early 20th century. This very early wreck drew a crowd of onlookers. Eventually, automobile manufacturers, governments, and drivers themselves were compelled to improve automotive safety.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1905
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
P.1774.CO.1801
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: 4.938 in
Width: 6.813 in
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