Ford Model A Advertisement, "Ford Stands the Searchlight of Criticism," 1903

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Artifact Overview

Ford Motor Company touted the quality of its Model A runabout, able to withstand "the searchlight of criticism," in this ad from 1903. The optional tonneau rear seat provided room for additional passengers. Total production for Ford's first Model A was somewhere above 670 cars.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Advertisement

Date Made

1903

Subject Date

1903

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.19.439

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: 9.875 in
Width: 6.5 in