"Ford Manual for Owners and Operators of Ford Cars," 1914
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Artifact Overview
As cars became affordable and more people began using them, owners needed to know how to operate them properly. This 1914 manual helped the layperson -- without a mechanical or technical automotive background -- understand and drive the Ford Model T. Ford touted the T's simplicity, but its manual still provided over 140 answers to possible questions owners might have.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Operating manual
Date Made
1914
Subject Date
1914
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.175.55
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 5.125 in
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Related Content
Set
Driver Education
- 21 Artifacts
Early driver education in the United States was loose and inconsistent. New drivers might learn from a car dealership, or from a civic organization like the YMCA. In the 1930s, driver education became a standard part of public high school instruction. Courses involved a blend of study behind the desk and practice behind the wheel. By the early 2000s, school budget concerns had shifted driver education back into the private sector.