North American Auction Company
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Last Chance November Passed Lots & Added Auction: NOV 18TH

Sun, Nov 13, 2022 02:00AM EST - Fri, Nov 18, 2022 03:00PM EST
Lot 725

1909 Franklin Touring Car With American Flags

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Offered in this lot is an antique photograph of a 1909 or 1910 Franklin Touring car bedecked with American flags and an African American chauffer posing while his presumed employer's wife and two daughters are also passengers. The background buildings are also decorated with American and patriotic flags suggesting the town is celebrating a national holiday or the arrival of a noted politician or celebrity. The photograph is mounted on a thick card stock board. The photograph is in fair to good overall condition with flaking exhibited to the photograph paper noted. Photograph measures 6"W x 8.25"L, card stock board is 9"W x 11"L, measurements are approximates.