Mechanics in a Car Repair Shop, circa 1910

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Artifact Overview

Early automobiles needed lots of routine maintenance and broke down fairly often. Many owners turned their cars over to eager young mechanics attracted to this new technology. Some nervous car owners probably asked themselves, "Can I trust my expensive automobile to these kids?"

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic postcard

Date Made

circa 1910

Subject Date

circa 1910

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2011.28.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 3.375 in
Width: 5.5 in

Mechanics in a Car Repair Shop, circa 1910