Ford Times, January 1914

Summary

Ford Times was a widely distributed free publication created by the Ford Motor Company. Early issues targeted dealers. Later, editors expanded the magazine's content to cultivate loyalty among Ford owners and attract new customers. Travel articles, testimonials and mechanical advice appeared alongside sales content. Issues usually had colorful cover illustrations and numerous images of Ford automobiles and new Ford products.

Ford Times was a widely distributed free publication created by the Ford Motor Company. Early issues targeted dealers. Later, editors expanded the magazine's content to cultivate loyalty among Ford owners and attract new customers. Travel articles, testimonials and mechanical advice appeared alongside sales content. Issues usually had colorful cover illustrations and numerous images of Ford automobiles and new Ford products.

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

1914

Subject Date

January 1914

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

00.1334.185

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.875 in

Width: 6 in

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