Boy Seated in Ford Motor Company "Tot-Guard," 1967
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Artifact Overview
American car manufacturers developed child restraints designed for crash protection in the late 1960s. One of the first was Ford's Tot-Guard, seen in this photograph. The seatbelt secured the padded shield and seat. This early and effective restraint was not widely used, however. Only with more stringent regulations, public education, and mandated use would children safely ride in automobiles.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
October 1967
Subject Date
October 1967
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.17.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten in grease pencil on back of image:
Auto / Equipment / Seats / (Children) / Ford Mtr Co- "Tot-Guard" / to protect children
Handwritten in pencil on back, partially ink stamp:
Pg. 3A / with Story / 3 wks / Seat / 6AM Wed / Tues / News Drawer
Dated ink stamps read:
1967 OCT 3 PM 3 12 / OCT 4 1967 P / SEP 15 1971 P
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