Henry Ford and Ford Motor Company Branch Managers Meet at Detroit Boat Club, September 17, 1908

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Artifact Overview

Ford Motor Company distributed its vehicles around the country -- ultimately around the world -- through a network of branch houses in major cities. These branches, in turn, supplied vehicles to dealers. This allowed Ford to maintain consistent prices and service everywhere. Ford hosted its branch managers at regular meetings in Detroit, where they were updated on the company's latest activities.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

17 September 1908

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.P.O.723

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 9 in
Width: 11.25 in

Henry Ford and Ford Motor Company Branch Managers Meet at Detroit Boat Club, September 17, 1908