"Henry Ford and Thomas A. Edison Buy the Detroit Electric," 1914
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Artifact Overview
Detroit Electric was the best-known and longest-lived American electric car company, producing automobiles from 1907-1939. The company marketed its cars to well-to-do customers -- particularly women -- looking for a clean, quiet car in which to take short trips in cities, where electricity was readily available and range wasn't an issue. Detroit Electric buyers included Henry Ford and Thomas Edison.
Artifact Details
Artifact
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Date Made
28 March 1914
Subject Date
28 March 1914
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
87.14.22.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 14 in
Width: 11 in
Inscriptions
Additional text reads in part:
How Would You Like to Have these Master Minds / Help You Choose Your Electric Car?
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