Circa 1936 Mercedes-Benz Car on Exhibit
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Mercedes-Benz was formed in 1926. The German auto manufacturer traces its roots to Karl Benz's 1885 Motorwagen, which is generally regarded as the first self-propelled vehicle designed around the internal combustion engine. Mercedes-Benz was -- and still is -- best known for its luxury cars, but the company also built commercial trucks and buses.
Mercedes-Benz was formed in 1926. The German auto manufacturer traces its roots to Karl Benz's 1885 Motorwagen, which is generally regarded as the first self-propelled vehicle designed around the internal combustion engine. Mercedes-Benz was -- and still is -- best known for its luxury cars, but the company also built commercial trucks and buses.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
October 1978
Subject Date
circa 1936
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
92.1.1774.578
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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