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- One drawing that shows a cross-section view of a piston, cylinder and crankshaft assembly. The valve and camshaft configuration are also shown at the top of the cylinder. The drawing consists of black pencil on vellum paper and includes colored pencil shading to highlight the various parts. The drawing is dated and signed "6-20-16, JSB [James Scripps Booth]" near the center of the sheet. Handwritten pencil text on the right shows "Suggested Scripps Booth 1917, 4 cyl. See also side elevation in shaded pencil."
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- One sketch drawing that shows side and top views of the proposed seating arrangement in an automobile. The sketch consists of black pencil on vellum paper and is dated and signed "8-2-16, JSB [James Scripps Booth]" near the center of the sheet. Handwritten red pencil text near the lower edge shows "Still OK, JSB, 1935."
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- One blueprint drawing (Sheet 20 of 20) entitled "Rough Sketch Showing Numerous Details of 'Bi-Autogo' Design Patented 1911." The drawing shows a plan view, details, and design notes for the proposed motorcycle. 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:
- Pencil drawing, colored in light green and blue on beige paper and mounted and framed with board, showing a 1916 automobile model proposal by James Scripps Booth. The drawing shows four versions of the automobile. Each automobile has license plate "5166 M" and is initialed and dated "JSB 8-16." The model at top left is blue, has the top up, and has a side-mounted spare tire. The model at top right is green, has the top down, and has a side-mounted spare tire. The model at bottom left is green, has the top up, and has a rear-mounted spare tire. The model at bottom right is green, has the top up, and has a side-mounted spare tire.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- Two pencil and watercolor drawings (Sheet 17 of 20) showing plan and cross-section views of fork and hub assembly of the "Biautogo" motorcycle. The drawing on the left is signed "Feb., 1910, JSB [James Scripps Booth]," and the drawing on the right is signed "1910, JSB."
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- Five pencil drawings (Sheet 13 of 20) showing plan, profile, and cross-section views of various components of the "Biautogo" motorcycle along with design notes. The three drawings on the left are signed "JSB [James Scripps Booth], 1911." The drawing in the middle is signed "Jan. 6, 1912, JSB," and the drawing on the right is signed "JSB, 1912."
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- One pencil drawing (Sheet 2 of 20) of the proposed "Biautogo" motorcycle. The sketch shows profile and end views of the proposed vehicle along with sketches of various components. Design notes, part labels, and other details are also shown. A handwritten note in black pen across the lower edge reads "One of a number of original drawings for the Biautogo made in Europe showing 8 cyl. V motor and study of gyroscope installation." The drawing is signed "JSB [James Scripps Booth], Paris, January, 1912," near the lower left corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- One conceptual drawing for the powertrain layout in an automobile with a transverse mounted engine. The drawing consists of black pencil on vellum paper and shows a profile view of a car body along with a possible powertrain layout. Various design notes are also shown. A handwritten note on the center left side of the plan sheet shows "2 cyl. V motor set transversely." Advantages and disadvantages of the transverse motor are summarized in the two tables in the upper left corner of the sheet. A handwritten note along the bottom edge shows "Friction drive application to cyclecar lines giving substantially some advantages and doing away with belt." The drawing is signed "JSB [James Scripps Booth], 12-30-20" in the lower right corner of the sheet.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- One pencil drawing (Sheet 6 of 20) showing a right side exterior view and right side half-section plan view of the "Biautogo" motorcycle. The drawing shows design notes and component labels. It is signed "Rome, 3/30/12, JSB [James Scripps Booth]" near the lower right corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- Description:
- One pencil and watercolor drawing of the 2-wheel "Bi-Autogo" motorcycle on white art paper. The drawing shows a plan view of the vehicle and shows the locations of wheels, drive chain, radiator, driver and passenger seats, steering wheel, and side support wheels. Several pencil notes are shown along with labels of various vehicle parts. The drawing is signed "JSB [James Scripps Booth]" and "drawn at Etaples, France, 1911" near the center lower edge of the drawing.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Automotive: Industrial
- 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