Ford Model T Automobile Ready for Shipment, 1926

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Artifact Overview

Ford Motor Company sent its Model T cars to destinations around the world. When moved by railroad, cars were partially disassembled to save space in boxcars. When going overseas, cars could either be partially disassembled and crated, or loaded into a ship's hold fully assembled. Gas, oil and water were usually drained from each vehicle to reduce weight.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1926

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.833.48089

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: 7.875 in
Width: 11.125 in

Ford Model T Automobile Ready for Shipment, 1926