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THE MODEL T THE MODEL T IS FORD’S UNIVERSAL CAR THAT PUT THE WORLD ON WHEELS. The Model T was introduced to the world in 1908. Henry Ford wanted the Model T to be affordable, simple to operate, and durable. The vehicle was one of the first mass production vehicles, allowing Ford to achieve his aim of manufacturing the universal car. The Model T was manufactured on the Ford Motor Company’s moving assembly line at Ford’s revolutionary Highland Park Plant. Due to the mass production of the vehicle, Ford Motor Company could sell the vehicle for between $260 and $850 as Henry Ford passed production savings on to his customers. A common myth is that all model T’s were black. While Henry Ford did say “Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it’s black,” the policy was in place solely for efficiency and uniformity. The car was only offered in black from 1914-1925, however before and after that various models of the vehicle could be purchased in a variety of colors including blue, red, grey, and green. The vehicle also became famous for its unique nickname—Tin Lizzie. There are various accounts of how this nickname was acquired by the Model T. Possible origins include the popularity of the female name “Lizzie” during that period to a famous Model T racecar named Old Liz. Despite the popularity of the nickname Tin Lizzie, the Model T had dozens of nicknames. While the vehicle is more than 100 years old, its legacy is timeless. The vehicle had many new features that were unique for its time. The low price point allowed many people to become a Ford owner, should they choose it, and caused Ford Motor Company to be a household name. Source: corporate.ford.com/articles/history/the-model-t.html#:~:t....

Speaking as a vintage pram collector, I believe this is a Peg Perego pram style stroller. The two design elements that appear to be from Peg Perego of Italy are the curved back rest and the sun hood with the bend in the frame. Most similar US made strollers of the period had flat back rests and straight, horizontal sun hoods. Nice looking stroller and the baby looks very contented in the comfortable pram. :)

But that is more due to the beautiful and comfortable diaper and rubber pants

I think I see Duffy and O'Connor

Niall McAuley O'Connor looks good.

There’s a date there also, get out the monocle

The first article returned by the BNA with 'oconnor', 'oduffy' and 'baby'. Irish Independent - Saturday 31 March 1934

GENERAL O’DUFFY
Sponsor For Doctor’s Child.
—— Macroom, Tuesday.

Gen. O'Duffy visited Macroom to-day to act as sponsor at the christening of the baby son of Dr. Edward F. O’Connor, Medical Officer of Macroom Hospital, which took place at the Parish Church, Very Rev. Canon Barrett, PP, V.F., officiating.

The baby was christened Owen Patrick O’Duffy O’Connor.

Miss Nellie Manning was also sponsor.

The account in the Hull Daily Mail (28/3/34, under the heading Blue Shirt Baby adds that Dr O'Connor was a local Blueshirt leader. and that

General O'Duffy was escorted to the church by a party of Blueshirts, and blue favours were worn by most of the people in the crowd, which gave an enthusiastic reception.