Packard Twin-6 Advertisement, "Why Do Women Knit?," October 10, 1917
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Artifact Overview
The question asked by this 1917 Packard advertisement, "Why Do Women Knit," referred to women's efforts to knit vital clothing items for American soldiers fighting in World War I. The ad also mentioned the need to conserve gasoline -- something that Packard's 12-cylinder Twin Six engine was claimed to do for its owners.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertisement
Date Made
1917
Subject Date
10 October 1917
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.657.902
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.938 in
Width: 9.75 in
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