"Internal Combustion Engines and Tractors: Their Development, Design, Construction, Function and Maintenance," 1918

THF284099 / "Internal Combustion Engines and Tractors: Their Development, Design, Construction, Function and Maintenance," 1918
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1918

Subject Date

1918

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

81.75.48

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)
Gray (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 9 in
Width: 6 in

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