Mercury Meteor Yardstick, 1962

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Artifact Overview

Promotional giveaways can place advertising messages deeper into people's lives than billboards or magazine ads. The power of branding -- coupled with consumer brand loyalty -- has also led to the creation of promotional items designed for sale to the public. This common yardstick displays various dimensions of the 1962 Ford (Canada) Meteor on its sides as well as promotes the company.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Yardstick

Date Made

1962

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2011.344.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Varnish

Color

Black (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 0.75 in
Width: 0.75 in
Length: 36.25 in

Inscriptions

In red: THE BEAUTIFUL BALANCE BETWEEN BIG CARS & COMPACTS / METEOR / THE NEW STANDARD SIZE MERCURY