Henry Ford with Pipe Major Edith Turnbull, Dagenham Girl Pipers at the New York World's Fair, 1939

Summary

The 1939-40 New York World's Fair provided an opportunity for companies across the country to advertise to millions of people. Henry Ford was in attendance on June 16, 1939 for Ford Day, a celebration of Ford Motor Company, a major exhibitor at the exposition. Among the performers was London's renowned female bagpipe marching band, the Dagenham Girl Pipers.

The 1939-40 New York World's Fair provided an opportunity for companies across the country to advertise to millions of people. Henry Ford was in attendance on June 16, 1939 for Ford Day, a celebration of Ford Motor Company, a major exhibitor at the exposition. Among the performers was London's renowned female bagpipe marching band, the Dagenham Girl Pipers.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in

Width: 7.5 in

Inscriptions

Verso: 446

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