Automobile Seat Belt, 1964
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Artifact Overview
Until the mid-1960s seat belts were not standard equipment in American cars. Owners could purchase aftermarket safety belts like this one and have them installed. Continued education and growing acceptance for car occupants' safety have led most states to adopt seat belt laws.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Safety belt
Date Made
1964
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
93.32.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of James C. Gallagher.
Material
Nylon
Cardboard
Metal
Color
Blue
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 3.25 in (box)
Length: 8 in (box)
Depth: 2.75 in (box)
Inscriptions
Stamped on back of metal clasp: PAT. PENDING / THE GREENFIELD CO. / ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. / MODEL NO. 707
Yellow label on back of belt: MODEL NO. / 707-40 / 100% HIGH TEST NYLON / 1964 / MEETS SAE SPEC. / THE GREENFIELD CO. / ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL.
Yellow tab on belt: THE GREENFIELD CO. NO. 707-40 / 1964
Printed on box sides: GREENFIELD AUTO SAFETY BELT/ APPROVED TO S.A.E. STANDARDS FOR SEAT BELTS
On side: GREENFIELD AUTO SAFETY BELT / "HI-TEST" 100% NYLON WEBBING
On box top: GREENFIELD AUTO SAFETY BELT / WITH QUICK RELEASE METAL-TO-METAL BUCKLE
On side: GREENFIELD AUTO SAFETY BELT / ASSURES SAFER, MORE RELAXED MOTORING /
On box end: GREENFIELD AUTO SAFETY BELT / APPROVED / AMERICAN / SEAT BELT COUNCIL / THE GREENFIELD CO. / ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL.
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