"Tin Lizzie: The Story of the Fabulous Model T Ford," 1955
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This book by historian Philip Van Doren Stern celebrates Ford Motor Company's revolutionary Model T. (Stern, primarily known as a Civil War researcher, also authored the short story that inspired the screenplay for It's a Wonderful Life.) Stern's text is illustrated with historical photographs as well as sketches by artist Charley Harper, who also illustrated the book jacket and endpapers.
This book by historian Philip Van Doren Stern celebrates Ford Motor Company's revolutionary Model T. (Stern, primarily known as a Civil War researcher, also authored the short story that inspired the screenplay for It's a Wonderful Life.) Stern's text is illustrated with historical photographs as well as sketches by artist Charley Harper, who also illustrated the book jacket and endpapers.
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1955
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Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2023.0.1.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Bookbinding (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 10.25 in
Width: 7.25 in
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