Mack Model AB Truck, "Highland Dairy," April 12, 1927

THF344921-A / Mack Model AB Truck, "Highland Dairy," April 12, 1927
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Artifact Overview

Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1905 and adopted the name Mack Trucks in 1922. Motorized trucks began to replace horse-drawn dairy delivery wagons early in the 20th century. Larger trucks delivered milk and other dairy products to commercial users like grocery stores and restaurants.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

1996

Subject Date

12 April 1927

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.1747.L.406

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 10.125 in