Mercury Assembly Line at the Ford Rouge Plant, Lowering Engine onto Chassis, 1940
THF110696 / Mercury Assembly Line at the Ford Rouge Plant, Lowering Engine onto Chassis, 1940
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Artifact Overview
Ford Motor Company launched its Mercury line for 1939. The medium-priced car fit neatly between the basic Ford and the upmarket Lincoln. Ford promoted Mercury as a larger car that was economical to operate. Early Mercury vehicles essentially were fancier Ford models with added features and trim. They were built alongside Ford cars at the Rouge plant.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
28 October 1940
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.833.74568
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 11 in
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