"Checker, The Only Real Taxicab!," 1967
THF105853 / "Checker, The Only Real Taxicab!," 1967 / front
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Artifact Overview
Checker praised "The only real taxicab!" in its 1967 sales catalog. Checker cabs, according to this product literature, provided comfort, driving convenience, and economy. One of these qualities satisfied each cab user -- customer, driver, and owner. Checker manufactured cabs from 1922 through 1982.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade catalog
Subject Date
1967
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
92.150.1855
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 12 in
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