Children's Book, "My Automobile Book," 1924

THF207218 / Children's Book, "My Automobile Book," 1924
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Artifact Overview

Little Willie and Uncle George visit an automobile show in this 1924 children's book. Willie is excited about all the cars he sees (each with a colorful illustration) and Uncle George explains the different features. And like most little boys (and girls) after visiting an auto show, he falls asleep and dreams of the cars he would have when he grows up.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1924

Subject Date

1924

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

85.11.30.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 11.875 in
Width: 9.875 in
Length: 0.188 in

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