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Hand Driven Vehicle2

Hand Driven Vehicle2

A color photograph of a museum exhibit replica showing the mechanical hand-control levers attached to the steering column and pedals of Franklin D. Roosevelt's car.

Date: 2013

Image Description: A color photograph of a museum display replica depicting the mechanical hand controls used in President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s automobile. The exhibit features a vintage three-spoke steering wheel mounted on a beige dashboard housing two circular gauges, with metal hand levers extending from the steering column and floor to operate the clutch, brake, and accelerator pedals below.

A color photograph of a museum exhibit replica showing the mechanical hand-control levers attached to the steering column and pedals of Franklin D. Roosevelt's car.