Steering Wheel Collection (#8)

An advertising page in the Illustrated London News, Christmas, 1905. Adverts for Gramophones, Argyll motor cars and Bengers Food

Advert for Smiths Car Instruments, 1935. A print from The Motor, 30th April 1935

American two man bobsleigh team, German winter olympic games, 1936. Ivan Brown and Alan Washbond in action on their way to winning the gold medal

Dutch pilot, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Dutch pilot, 1898. A pilot has specialist knowledge of his local harbour or coast, and navigates visiting ships in and out of port

Departure to Oudjda officers wounded... (20th century)
Departure to Oudjda of the officers wounded in Meharidja on 17th & 18th april 1912, (20th century). French postcard

A print from the German magazine Simplicissimus, 10th June 1907. Simplicissimus was a satirical German weekly magazine started by Albert Langen in April 1896 and published until 1944

Front cover illustration from the magazine Omnia Salon, July 1922. Artist: Frederic Auer
Front cover illustration from the magazine Omnia Salon, October 1930

Baroness Raymonde Delaroche, French aviator, 1909. Baroness Delaroche (1886-1919) was the first woman to be granted a pilots licence by the French Aero Club

Measurable Distance, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
Measurable Distance, 1881. Mr John Bull, the representative of the British people is the owner of the ship which the pilot, Prime Minister Gladstone, is attempting to steer into safe harbour

car, car interior, close up, color image, cuba, day, disrepair, drivers seat, havana, heritage, horizontal, journey, leather, no people, nostalgia, old-fashioned, photography, retro, run-down

United States, Washington, Kirkland, dashboard at classic car show

STEAMSHIP ZACAPA, c1915. Men on the deck of the United Fruit Companys steamship Zacapa, probably somewhere near Guatemala. Photograph by Arnold Genthe, c1915

RALPH EDWARD BEARDSLEY (1891-1920). American racecar driver. Photographed at a racetrack with a woman wearing a veil over her face. Photograph, early 20th century

EUGENE BURTON ELY (1886-1911). American aviation pioneer. Photograph, early 20th century

AEROSAN. Two men in an aerosan, a propeller-powered sled. Photograph, early 20th century

MIAMI: BAR, 1980. Tommys Deck Bar on Fifth Street in Miami, Florida. Photograph by Walter Smalling, 1980

Green car, front view

Agricultural row crop tractor, 1950s

Racing car steering wheel

Illustration of steering wheel

MIGRANT WORKERS, 1936. A Missouri farmer and his wife, refugees from the drought. He is now a migrant farm worker on the Pacific coast in California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, February 1936

TEXAS: FARMER, 1939. A day laborer at the wheel of a tractor on a large farm near Ralls, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, May 1939

AD: ROSS STEERING, 1927. American advertisement for Ross Cam and Lever Steering Gears, 1927

REO AUTOMOBILE. Group of women in an REO automobile. Photograph, c1910

BUICK AUTOMOBILE, c1907. A woman driving a Buick automobile on a dirt road. Photograph, c1907

SELDEN AUTOMOBILE. An automobile patented by George B. Selden in 1895. The car is dated 1877 because the patent, originally filed in 1879, was backdated to this date. Photograph, 20th century

RACECAR DRIVERS, 1916. Racecar drivers Rockstall and Quickwell in a Mercer automobile at the Astor Cup race at the Sheepshead Bay Speedway in New York, 1916

STUTZ RACECAR, 1916. A man and woman in a Stutz Weightman Special racecar at the Benning racetrack near Washington, D.C. 1916

INDIANAPOLIS 500, 1912. The wrecked car of Mel Marquette during the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race

BOB BURMAN (1884-1916). American racing driver. Photograph, c1915

AUTO RACING, 1910. American auto racer Joe Matsons Corbin race car. Photographed at the Vanderbilt Cup Race in Long Island, New York, 1910

VANDERBILT RACECAR, c1909. American racecar at the Vanderbilt racetrack in Long Island, New York. Photograph, c1909

VANDERBILT RACE CAR, c1909. Isotta Car at the Vanderbilt race track in Long Island, New York. Photograph, c1909

AUTOMOBILE CARTOON, 1914. Wheels. American magazine cartoon, 1914

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AUTOMOBILE, c1910. American actress Crystal Herne (1883-1950) photographed behind the steering wheel of an automobile, c1910

MATTHEW ALEXANDER HENSON (1866-1955). American arctic explorer. Photographed in 1908 on board Robert E. Pearys exploring ship Roosevelt

JAMES GORDON BENNETT, JR. (1841-1918). American editor. Illustration by W. A. Rogers
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, JR. (1841-1918). American editor. Illustration by W.A. Rogers, 1901

BRANT: SHIP OF FOOLS. Woodcut illustration to Sebastian Brants Das Narrenschiff (The Ship of Fools), published at Basel in 1494

TWAIN: MISSISSIPPI, 1883. Running the Reef. Illustration from the first edition of Mark Twains Life on the Mississippi, 1883

Front seats of convertible car, (B&W)

Man gripping steering wheel

AUTOMOBILE, c1915. A roofless automobile, American, c1915

AUTOMOBILE. A model of one of the first automobiles, late 19th century

ESKIMO GIRL, c1913. A young Eskimo girl sitting on the deck of a boat playing the accordion. Photograph, c1913

WILLIAM KISSAM VANDERBILT II (1878-1944). American yachtsman and car enthusiast. Vanderbilt driving his imported German car, The White Ghost, at Daytona Beach, Florida. Photograph, 1904

AD: MILLER TIRES, 1919. American advertisement for Miller Tires, manufactured by The Miller Rubber Company, 1919

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"Captivating the Road: A Journey Through Time with the Steering Wheel" Step into the driver's seat of history as we explore the significance and evolution of the steering wheel. From its humble beginnings in early automobiles to becoming an essential part of our driving experience, this captivating device has witnessed countless stories unfold. In 2001, behind the wheel of a Rover 75 V6, drivers experienced elegance and power at their fingertips. Just like Oscar Battling Nelson, Danish-American pugilist and American lightweight champion from 1908-1910, who honed his skills during practice sessions in 1920 – both embodying control and precision. Fast forward to Formula One World Championship in 1989; adrenaline surged through every turn as drivers relied on their skillful handling of the steering wheel to conquer each race track. Mr Fred McArdell knew a thing or two about control too; after six years of poultry farming on Orkneys, he mastered navigating his way around farms just as effortlessly. Meanwhile, in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen's Porsche Car Museum, visitors marveled at a vintage Porsche 356 sports car - its iconic steering wheel symbolizing speed and sophistication. Edgar E. Brookhart piloted steamboats along New Orleans' Queen City riverfront back in 1912 – his steady hand guiding passengers safely across turbulent waters. The it also played a crucial role outside traditional roadways; it conquered treacherous terrains during the grueling Monte Carlo Rally in 1932 while providing comfort for everyday commuters embracing "Driving II" - an integral part of American Way Drive. Beyond cars alone, this versatile tool found itself within sailboats too. Picture a woman standing aboard her sailboat with a smile that mirrored her sense of adventure – she understood that even on water, mastering navigation was key. Whether it be an illustration showcasing its intricate design alongside dashboards or capturing moments inside car interiors where memories were made, the steering wheel remains an emblem of control and freedom.