Mother and Son Demonstrating Safety Features of 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Convertible, 1955
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Artifact Overview
Ford made safety a central feature of its 1956 models with the "Lifeguard" campaign. Seat belts were a $9 option, and breakaway rear-view mirrors, reinforced door locks, padded dashboards, and steering wheels with recessed hubs were also available. Safety became an increasingly important concern for automakers, government regulators, and customers in the following decade.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1955
Subject Date
20 September 1955
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.175.P.833.106650
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: 8 in
Width: 10 in
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