"Men And Rubber: The Story of Business," 1926
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Artifact Overview
Harvey S. Firestone worked at his cousin's buggy company before forming his own Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1900 to manufacture rubber tires for horse-drawn carriages. Recognizing the automobile's potential, Firestone soon began producing tires for automotive use. Writing with co-author Samuel Crowther, Firestone shared his story and business philosophy in Men and Rubber, published in 1926.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1926
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
By Harvey Firestone, with Samuel Crowther. Published by Doubleday, Page & Co., Garden City, New York.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
89.492.1391
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Bookbinding (Process)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: undefined in
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