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Vanderbilt Cup Race
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Race cars on a country road, with car #29 off the road and missing its driver. The #27 car is just about to pass, with a dust trail behind it. Spectators are along both sides of the road.
October 2, 1912
Taylor, J. Robert
Publication Information
| Creator | Taylor, J. Robert |
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| Date Created | October 2, 1912 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | J. Robert Taylor photographs, 1898-1930 |
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| Call Number | PH 2677 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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