Sleeping Child in the Ford Building, California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935

Summary

Through the 1930s, Ford Motor Company poured resources into exhibitions at regional and world's fairs. Henry Ford believed strongly in the educational value of such displays, and a corporate presence at the fairs benefitted public relations. Henry Ford's first car, the Quadricycle, was exhibited for visitors in the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition Ford Building.

Through the 1930s, Ford Motor Company poured resources into exhibitions at regional and world's fairs. Henry Ford believed strongly in the educational value of such displays, and a corporate presence at the fairs benefitted public relations. Henry Ford's first car, the Quadricycle, was exhibited for visitors in the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition Ford Building.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.125 in

Width: 10 in

Inscriptions

verso: R 116

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