James Couzens and Edsel Ford at the National Air Tour, Ford Airport, October 3, 1925
THF255289 / James Couzens and Edsel Ford at the National Air Tour, Ford Airport, October 3, 1925
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Artifact Overview
From 1925-1931, Ford Motor Company sponsored annual air tours to promote safety and reliability in commercial aircraft. Participating airplanes were rated on their ability to take off and land quickly and maintain consistent speeds. The 1925 contest included 17 planes from 11 different manufacturers. Participants traveled to 13 cities and covered 1,775 miles in six days.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
03 October 1925
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.833.44164
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.75 in
Width: 11.063 in
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