Advertisement for the 1924 Ford Model T Touring Car, "A Welcome Member of the Family"
THF137939 / Advertisement for the 1924 Ford Model T Touring Car, "A Welcome Member of the Family"
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Artifact Overview
In this advertisement, Ford Motor Company promoted the ability of their cars to create a more convenient and enjoyable life for families. Ford believed that a Model T could speed up a day's work, leaving more time for families to enjoy and participate in recreational activities.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertisement
Date Made
1924
Subject Date
04 May 1924 - 10 May 1924
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.19.519
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 17 in
Width: 11.75 in
Inscriptions
Printed at top, text in part: Ford / THE UNIVERSAL CAR / A Welcome Member / of the Family / A MOTOR car is never more appreciated than in / the springtime...
Printed in lower right corner:
Ford Newspaper 68 / 800 lines00Week of May 4 / McKinney, Marsh & Chshing, Inc. / Advertising / 4147 Cass Avenue Detroit
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