Ford Times, Volume 5, October 1911- September 1912

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Artifact Overview

Ford Times was a widely distributed free publication created by the Ford Motor Company. Early issues targeted dealers. Later, editors expanded the magazine's content to cultivate loyalty among Ford owners and attract new customers. Travel articles, testimonials and mechanical advice appeared alongside sales content. Issues usually had colorful cover illustrations and numerous images of Ford automobiles and new Ford products.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

October 1911-September 1912

Subject Date

1911-1912

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2013.0.20.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Leather

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)
Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 9 in.
Width: 6.5 in.
Depth: 1.5 in.

Inscriptions

On spine: Ford / Times / VOL.V
Ford Times, Volume 5, October 1911- September 1912