Ford Motor Company Textile Laboratory Records
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Archival Collection Overview
Historical Note
At the time these records were transferred to storage in May 1969, the Textile Laboratory Section functioned within the Body Engineering Office of Ford Motor Company Body & Assembly Operations Division.
Scope and Content Note
Also known as the Master Bodycloth File, the Textile Laboratory Records (8 cubic ft.) consist of working files of Textile Laboratory Section staff. Files encompass all textiles, leather, and plastic used in 1965 Ford cars and trucks, including Falcon, Fairlane, Comet, Galaxie, Thunderbird, and others. Files include correspondence, testing reports, material samples, and specifications for fabrics.
Collection Details
Object ID
2006.1.1911.0
Creators
Inclusive Dates
1959-1969
Bulk Dates
1962-1964
Size
8 cubic ft. (8 boxes)
Language
English
Item Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Access Restrictions
This is an UNPROCESSED COLLECTION and has not yet been prepared for routine service (i.e. housed for safe handling, labeled, and cataloged). Access may be restricted in order to maintain physical and intellectual control, and is at the discretion of archives personnel. Researchers interested in access to unprocessed collections should contact Benson Ford Research Center staff to discuss collection availability.
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
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