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- Description:
- One pencil drawing (Sheet 9 of 20) showing a plan view of the rear wheel and cable linkages for the "Biautogo" motorcycle. The drawing shows design notes and component labels. Several sketches on the right side of the paper have been crossed out. The drawing is signed "JSB [James Scripps Booth], Paris, May 7th 1912," near the center upper edge.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- One pencil drawing (Sheet 8 of 20) showing a crossection view of the front wheel hub of the "Biautogo" motorcycle. The drawing shows design notes and component labels. It is signed "Florence, Italy, April 4th 1912, JSB [James Scripps Booth]" near the upper left corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "'Vitesse' Airplane Type Autocycle - Pure Streamline Body." The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows top, end, and longitudinal cross-section views of the proposed Autocycle. Various internal and exterior details are shown including the engine, body, frame, wheels, steering and suspension components, seats, and storage areas. Handwritten pencil text beneath the title shows "8-19-18, J.S.B. [James Scripps Booth]," but several revision notes at the lower edge of the sheet show dates of "3-20-1920" and "Nov. 10, 1920." The drawing is shown at "1/4 Scale."
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- One blueprint drawing (Sheet 19 of 20) of the "Bi-Autogo" motorcycle. The drawing shows a right side exterior profile view of the vehicle with a man seated behind the driver's wheel. Printed text at the bottom of the drawing shows "Bi-Autogo, Design Patented 1911" and "1, 2, or 3 Passengers; Front Wheel 36", Rear 32"; Note Height of Highest Points - Measurements Given. Note Also, Unusual Spring Suspension on Front Fork - 3/4 Elliptic Springs." The drawing is shown at an approximate scale of 1.625 inches = 1 foot. A note beneath the bar scale near the lower left corner reads "Note - This Tracing Made in France - 10/21/11 - J.S.B. [James Scripps Booth]."
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- One partially completed drawing of a proposed automobile. The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows top, end, and longitudinal cross-section views of a proposed rear-engine vehicle. Various internal and exterior details are shown including the body, steering and suspension components, and seats. The top and longitudinal views show a "flexible shaft" that was intended to operate the radiator fan at the front of the auto and would run along the side of the vehicle to the engine at the rear. Handwritten pencil notes near the lower left corner of the sheets list several steering system design advantages and disadvantages. The drawing is signed "JSB [James Scripps Booth], 10-28-1918, Layout No. 3."
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Original Rough Sketch for Rocket Cyclecar." The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows top, side, and front end views of a proposed 2-passenger cyclecar. The vehicle has the name, "Speedelia," shown on the hood. Various internal and exterior details are shown including the engine, body, frame, wheels, and chain drive. The drawing is shown at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 inch and is dated June, 1913. A table in the upper left corner of the sheet lists the names and addresses of six Midwestern automobile parts manufacturers. An adjacent table lists some vehicle dimensions.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- One collage (Sheet 18 of 20) consisting of three pencil drawings, three photographic images, and a small black and white print. The pencil drawings show plan and cross-section views of various components of the "Biautogo" motorcycle. Red watercolor paint has been added to highlight details on one of the drawings. One color photographic image is entitled "Photo of original watercolor drawing" and "JSB [James Scripps Booth], Cranbrook, November, 1908." One black and white photographic image shows an advertisement for "Der 'Militaire'" motorcycle and a second black and white photographic image shows a "Henderson" motorcycle. A small black and white print shows plan and profile views of a motorcycle fork assembly.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- Illustrated brochure for Cadillac Motor Cars Type 61. It includes the seven passenger touring car, four passenger phaeton, two passenger roadster, seven passenger suburban, five passenger sedan, four passenger Victoria, two passenger coupe, five passenger coupe, and seven passenger imperial limousine. On the last pages are a diagram of seating arrangements, and body specification and details.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- Sepia toned photographic showing the front side of the Ford Motor Company Highland Park Plant, taken in 1911 by N. Lazarnick. The photograph is mounted on a grey paper backing, which features an orange border near its edge.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Autocycle Limited." The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows top, front end, and longitudinal cross-section views of the proposed Autocycle. Various internal and exterior details are shown including the engine, body, frame, wheels, steering and suspension components, seats, gas tank, and storage areas. The name, "Vitesse," is shown at the top of the radiator on the front end view at the left side of the sheet. Six numbered arrows along the bottom show the locations of corresponding transverse cross-section views that are drawn on a separate sheet. (See object number 1960.169.009o.) Handwritten pencil notes near the lower right corner show "June, 1920," as well as "1/8 size model in wax made 10-7-1920" and "Complete car drawn on blackboard, 836 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, [California], July 24, 1920, - Some slight changes made then."
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
