Ford Automobile Display at Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco, California, 1939-1940
THF222345 / Ford Automobile Display at Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco, California, 1939-1940
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Artifact Overview
The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition reflected American aspirations at the end of the Great Depression. Held on Treasure Island -- a manmade island in San Francisco Bay -- the fair celebrated the completion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay and Golden Gate bridges. The Ford Building featured nearly an acre of exhibits, displays and demonstrations within its walls.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1939-1940
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.O.10917
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.75 in
Width: 7.875 in
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