Eddie Bald driving a Columbia racing car at Charter Oak Park, West Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1906
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 8 11/16 x 10 5/8in. (22 x 27cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Honiss Oyster House Company
Object number1982.80.418
DescriptionMan behind wheel of an electric automobile, parked on a track in front of a reviewing stand with an umbrella-shaped top. The driver wears a cap and goggles. The nine men on the stand wear suits, jackets and bowler hats. Inscribed on back: "Eddie Bald (Cannonball) driving Columbia 4 Cylinder Racing Car at Charter Oak Park - 1906. Car made by Electric Vehicle Company Hartford Conn." "Top L to R: Mayor [William] Henney, Hiram Percy Maxim, Milton J. Budlong, Mayor's chauffeur; Bottom, L to R: Fred Dayton, Kid Curtin, W[illiam] J. McAneeny ["wrong person"], Jim Grady."
NotesSubject Note: Edward C. Bald, Hiram Percy Maxim, Milton J. Budlong and William J. McAneeny were all associated with the Electric Vehicle Company. Budlong was president, Maxim was chief engineer, McAneeny was purchasing agent and Bald was a salesman. The Electric Vehicle Company was located at 1 Laurel Street, Hartford.Status
Not on view
Ilka Robles
July-September 2003
