Carl W. Mitman, Curator of Engineering of the Smithsonian Institution photographed with a three-wheel automobile which has been recently acquired by that institution--This old auto in 1909 won first prize in a parade in New York as the oldest vehicle running under its own power

Carl. W. Mitman, Curator of Smithsonian Institution with 3-wheeled auto, 9/6/24

Carl. W. Mitman Curator of engineering at Smithsonian Institution with 1st cold electric light bulb, 9/6/24

Kenneth L. Morehouse and his midget car "Little Mystery," probably taken at an event at a hotel, Washington, D.C.

Washington youngster solves parking problem. Washington, D.C., March 30. Transportation and no parking worries. Nelm Clark, 16-year old Washington youngster, solved this problem by combining a lawn mower motor with a set of motor cycle gears to make this unusual midget auto. Costing $60 to build the

F.L. Lewton with auto tire fabric machine, museum, 7/22/25

Man at automobile; State, War and Navy Building in background. Washington, D.C.

Sen. Magnus Johnson of Minn. calls at the White House. Miss Mabelle Teigan at the wheel is daughter of the Sen. Secy. Mr. Henry G. Teigan, Mrs. R.F. Granquis is in the rear seat is also daughter of Mr. Teigan. Both ladies are employed in the Senator's office

Probably the smallest plane in the world. Built by Edw. F. Allen of Wash, D.C., who was formerly test pilot for Army Air Service during the world war. Plane is equipped with 9 horsepower motorcycle engine and weighs only 205 lbs. with wing spread of 27 ft. Mr. Allen, in cockpit, flies it often and r