1956 Ford Thunderbird Advertisement, "Mink Coat for Father"
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The Ford Thunderbird promised comfort, status and style as seen in this 1956 ad. Ford created the Thunderbird in response to the Chevrolet Corvette.
The Ford Thunderbird promised comfort, status and style as seen in this 1956 ad. Ford created the Thunderbird in response to the Chevrolet Corvette.
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Date Made
1956
Subject Date
1956
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Creator Notes
Made for Ford Motor Company by J. Walter Thompson Company, Detroit, Michigan.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.19.249
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 16.5 in
Width: 11 in
Inscriptions
Printed under image: What a mink coat does to perk up a lady, a Thunderbird does for a male / Mink Coat for Father / Printed under image: Never fails, mused the salesman, as he left / the customer sitting dreamily in his new Ford / Thunderbird. Once they get behind the / wheel-- they're really sold! ... / Newest version of America's / most exciting car / Ford THUNDERBIRD At bottom of page: This Advertisement is scheduled to appear in the following publications: / (lists magazine, Issue, Circulation) / Advertisement No. 8522 / One page-- four colors / Prepared by / J. Walter Thompson Company / Printed in USA
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