Molded Soybean Gearshift Knobs in Ford Assembly Process, 1940
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Artifact Overview
Starting in 1931, Henry Ford invested much money and research into soybeans. He viewed the crop as a bridge between agriculture and industry. Based on this work, soy-based materials were incorporated into Ford Motor Company vehicles. Soybean oil was used in body enamels, for example, while soy meal was used in the plastic for gear shift knobs and horn buttons.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
23 August 1935
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.188.13376
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10 in
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