Ford Tri-Motor 4-AT-4 Airplane at Ford Airport, February 9, 1927
THF124853 / Ford Tri-Motor 4-AT-4 Airplane at Ford Airport, February 9, 1927
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Artifact Overview
Model 4-AT airliners were designed and built by the Stout Metal Airplane Company, a division of Ford Motor Company. The planes earned a reputation for being rugged and dependable; and in the late 1920s and 1930s they were the backbone of the airline industry. The 4-ATs eased concerns about air travel safety and revolutionized commercial aviation. They also proved useful for carrying Air Mail.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
09 February 1927
Subject Date
09 February 1927
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.189.4115
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: 9.5 in (Paper copy 8.25")
Width: 7.5 in (Paper copy 10")
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