Ford Motor Pipe Band, June 24, 1947
THF122091 / Ford Motor Pipe Band, June 24, 1947
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Artifact Overview
The Ford Motor Company sponsored a number of employee bands. In 1932, workers formed the Ford Pipe Band. This group of accomplished pipers and drummers competed throughout the US and Canada winning numerous awards. They disbanded during the Second World War, but reorganized in the late 1940s with several former members. The Ford Motor Pipe Band, seen here, continued to perform at parades, events and competitions.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
24 June 1947
Subject Date
24 June 1947
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.833.84374
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 11 in
Inscriptions
Typewritten on back: 84374 (Series) / Ford Pipe Band / Taylor, 6-24-47
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Henry Ford sponsored a number of Ford Motor Company employee bands, one of which was a group of Scottish and Irish pipers and drummers. The Ford Pipe Band, also known as the Ford Kiltie Band, was formed in 1932.