Mr. Eckels, winner of Antique Derby at the 1934 Philadelphia Auto Show, with his automobiles, a 1892 Blackie Car and a "1934 Delage"
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Depicts Mr. Eckels holding up his trophy in his winning 1892 Blackie car parked on a street next to a luxury 1934 white Delage. Attached to the front of the "Blackie" is a sign declaring the car a "bouncing baby" in 1892 with "Standard" and a "Grand Old Dame" with "Essolene" in 1934 so that "There's Life in the Old Gal yet!" The cars are surrounded by spectators including two African American men.; The Photo-Illustrators, 1206 Walnut St., Phila., Pa.; Manuscipt note on verso: Mr. Eckels, winner of Antique Derby 1892 Blackie Car & "1934 Delage."; Photographer's blind stamp on recto.; Photographer's imprint stamped on verso.; Forms part of: The Photo-Illustrators Collection.Record Contributed By
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PA DigitalKeywords
- African American Men
- African Americans
- Automobiles
- Exhibitions
- Gelatin Silver Prints
- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia
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