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    Posted 9 years ago

    scottvez
    (977 items)

    I recently purchased this interesting studio tintype of a very early automobile.

    I did some research in an attempt to pin down the maker of the car, but haven't been able to make a definitive identification.

    The steering mechanism looks like what is found in many early Benz automobiles. Similar steering is found in some Duryea models as well.

    I would date the image from about 1895- 1905 based on the tintype itself, but it may be as late as 1910.

    The tintype was found in the US and is believed to have originated from the US.

    Any thoughts or help is appreciated.

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    Comments

    1. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      Thanks for looking rust, rob, official, fort, sklo, kyra and david!

      Any thoughts on who made the car is appreciated.

      scott
    2. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      Thanks for looking vo and nobucks.

      scott
    3. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      Thanks budek and tom.

      scott
    4. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      Thanks buss.

      scott
    5. PostCardCollector PostCardCollector, 9 years ago
      Posed studio portrait 1910-1914 Could the auto just be a prop for the photo It looks small.
    6. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      Yeah! it seems we got a new qualified expert ;-))
    7. PostCardCollector PostCardCollector, 9 years ago
      The ladies are dressed in the fashion of the period 1910-1914.. The car coud be older--and yes sir--that is a staged studio portrait. The ladies left--the car stayed-- I have two in my family album much the same in the 1950s!!! One at Riverview Park, Chicage and one in Nogales, Mexico--Altho in the 1950s photos the car are old convertible Fords or... 1920s-1930s Not as great as yours!!!!!. . Staged photos were Popular Souvineers for tourists visiting.
      --You have a nice item and I am sure someone who knows cars will give you the right answer. I am no expert but thanks for the vote of confidence just the same. Respectfully, and as Old As The Hills! Lois
    8. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      Agree pccollector-- no doubt it is a staged studio portrait.

      The car itself is an actual automobile-- hoping to ID it!

      Thanks for the help.

      scott
    9. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Thanks jscott!

      scott
    10. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Thanks much tom!

      scott
    11. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Thanks much tom!

      scott

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