1931 Mack Model BJ Truck, "Dairylea Milk Products," July 1931

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Artifact Overview

Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1905 and adopted the name Mack Trucks in 1922. Motorized trucks began to replace horse-drawn dairy delivery wagons early in the 20th century. Larger trucks delivered milk and other dairy products to commercial users like grocery stores and restaurants.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

July 1931

Subject Date

July 1931

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.1747.A.4681

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 10.125 in

1931 Mack Model BJ Truck, "Dairylea Milk Products," July 1931