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#521299 - 07/05/08 12:59 AM
family photos - circa 1908-1910 cars, make/model unknown
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Registered: 06/30/08
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These 2 attached photos were recent "finds" from a couple of old family photo boxes I borrowed from my Aunt. I'm very curious what makes/models these two cars might be! Also, was it common back then for people to take pictures featuring their automobile, while sitting in it in the grass?! :o)
Thanks VERY much for any help you can provide!
-FamilyHistoryGal
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 (386 downloads) Description: great-great uncle Jens was one of 3 brothers who owned Leines Motor Company in Fergus Falls, MN. It was a dealership and repair shop, specializing in Winton-Davis and Dort cars. (384 downloads) Description: My grandfather (in the middle of the back seat) was born 01/01/01. His brother (born 1899) is "driving" the car, and their parents are on the passenger side of the car.
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#521301 - 07/05/08 01:18 AM
Re: family photos - circa 1908-1910 cars, make/model unknown
[Re: FamilyHistoryGal]
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Registered: 02/29/00
Posts: 325
Loc: McPherson, KS, USA
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Hi,
Great photos.
They are both Reo's. The top one is a 2-cylinder, circa 1909. The bottom one is a 4-cylinder, 1910, maybe 1911.
I hope this helps,
and thanks for sharing,
Chris
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#521379 - 07/05/08 01:35 PM
Re: family photos - circa 1908-1910 cars, make/model unknown
[Re: Chris Paulsen]
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Thanks SO much for your help!
-FamilyHistoryGal
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#521396 - 07/05/08 03:04 PM
Re: family photos - circa 1908-1910 cars, make/model unknown
[Re: FamilyHistoryGal]
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Registered: 12/05/05
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Loc: South Carolina
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Great photos! Remember, back then the reason those photos are "posed" is due to the slow shutter speeds of the day's cameras.
If you moved much, you'd be a blur.
TG
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#521457 - 07/05/08 10:06 PM
Re: family photos - circa 1908-1910 cars, make/model unknown
[Re: TG57Roadmaster]
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Registered: 11/01/01
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WOW! Two great quality photos, thanks for finding the secret to posting them. Back in the day it was quite common to have the family dress up and have a photo taken in the new car, they cost as much as a house some times. Question for the REO people, is that a painted on panel on the upper rear door? I know many cars had cane work, but that pattern is very unique.
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#522041 - 07/08/08 12:28 PM
Re: family photos - circa 1908-1910 cars, make/model unknown
[Re: 1937hd45]
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Registered: 08/08/04
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Actual cane work, used on 1910 cars only.
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