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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

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.

Digitized Artifacts From This Collection

Test Report, Green Ladder Woven Plastic Fabric, December 13, 1963

Test Report, Green Ladder Woven Plastic Fabric, December 13, 1963