1939 Mercury Fordor Sedan Photographed Outdoors, October 1938
THF98913 / 1939 Mercury Fordor Sedan Photographed Outdoors, October 1938
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Artifact Overview
Ford Motor Company introduced its Mercury brand for 1939. The mid-priced Mercury fit neatly between the basic Ford and the upscale Lincoln. Edsel Ford supervised the design of Mercury's 1939 models -- distinct from Ford and Lincoln, but still in keeping with Ford Motor's basic look. First-year bodies included two- and four-door sedans, a two-door coupe and a two-door convertible.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
05 October 1938
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.833.70802
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: 8.25 in
Width: 10.25 in
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