Showroom at Holmes Ford-Lincoln Dealership, Battle Creek, Michigan, May 1939
THF269527 / Showroom at Holmes Ford-Lincoln Dealership, Battle Creek, Michigan, May 1939
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Artifact Overview
Ford Motor Company inaugurated a system of competing dealership franchises in 1914. Dealers sold Ford vehicles, offered repair services, and stocked spare parts and automobile accessories. By the 1930s, many dealerships had spacious showrooms where customers could inspect the latest models. Advertisements and vehicle literature were available and a helpful salesman was always nearby.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
24 May 1939
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.833.P.71865.E
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Linen (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 11 in
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