"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

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?
"Henry Ford and Thomas A. Edison Buy the Detroit Electric," 1914