• Description: A superb, clear vintage silver gelatin snapshot capturing a classic Ford Model T open touring car out on a dirt path with passengers inside. The driver holds the steering wheel while another individual looks on from the rear. The vehicle displays exceptional mechanical details, including the canvas convertible top structure, distinct hood louvers, front fenders, and pristine wooden spoke wheels. Please note a significant, jagged missing chunk torn completely out of the right white border and image area, along with typical light surface waves. The reverse exhibits a massive block of heavy black paper scrapbook residue and faint pencil markings. Please view all pictures for condition details and refer to the grid photo for exact sizing.
• Brief History & Notes: This remarkable transportation snapshot comes directly from the private historical archives of celebrated Waukegan photographer Ed McShane. The McShane and Snyder families meticulously documented early 20th-century automotive culture in Lake County, Illinois. This image serves as a fantastic companion piece to Listing 40 and Listing 41, captured during the exact same automotive outing with the family's classic brass or black-era Ford vehicle.
• Fashion & Styling Notes: The driver and passenger are styled in standard everyday early 1920s attire. The driver wears a patterned long-sleeved shirt or light jacket suitable for motoring, while the passenger in the back wears a dark vest over a light work shirt. The car itself beautifully highlights the design of the popular Model T touring body style, which featured a collapsible canvas roof that allowed families to enjoy open-air travel during warm-weather outings.