"American Machinist," Bound Volume, January 3-December 26, 1895
THF701992 / "American Machinist," Bound Volume, January 3-December 26, 1895
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford and other inventors kept up-to-date on the latest automotive developments with magazines like American Machinist. Ford's Quadricycle engine was based on the one in this 1895 issue.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
1895
Subject Date
1895
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2010.0.12.19
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 16.5 in
Width: 11.5 in
Length: 1.75 in
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