Loading Luggage into the Trunk of 1939 Ford V-8 Automobile

Summary

Packing was easier by the late 1930s, when cars had integrated trunks. In this photograph, Ford promoted the spacious trunk of its 1939 V-8 Fordor Sedan.

Packing was easier by the late 1930s, when cars had integrated trunks. In this photograph, Ford promoted the spacious trunk of its 1939 V-8 Fordor Sedan.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

04 October 1938

Subject Date

04 October 1938

Collection Title

General Photographs Series 

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.833.70793

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.875 in

Width: 11 in

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