Letter to Clara Ford from Anderson Electric Car Company, 1915

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Artifact Overview

Surprisingly, Clara Ford -- wife of Henry Ford -- drove an electric car instead of a Ford Model T. Early electrics were often marketed to women because of the cars' cleanliness and ease of operation. Anderson Electric, maker of Mrs. Ford's car, sent this letter hoping she might suggest a few friends interested in buying an electric vehicle.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Letter (Correspondence)

Subject Date

21 April 1915

Creators

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.1.410

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 10.875 in
Width: 8.375 in

Letter to Clara Ford from Anderson Electric Car Company, 1915