Sign from Ford Motor Company Highland Park Plant
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford insisted on Ford Motor Company facilities being kept neat and orderly. He believed that a clean environment encouraged employees to take greater pride in their work. This sign, from Ford's Highland Park plant, urged employees to keep the factory tidy -- though the "hide it" graffiti suggests that workers didn't always take the instructions to heart.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
91.31.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Paint (Coating)
Color
White (Color)
Blue
Yellow (Color)
Red
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 32.75 in
Height: 25.5 in
Depth: 1.125 in
Inscriptions
on front:
Don't throw it away / Don't kick it away / Let's pick it up / ANd put it away / HIDE IT
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