Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum Emblem, 1971

Artifact Overview

Artifact

Negative (Photograph)

Date Made

1971

Creators

Collection Title

Location

Object ID

EI.1929.N.B.59617.B

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Photographic materials

Technique

Photographic processes

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 5 in
Width: 4 in

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1896 Ford Quadricycle Runabout, First Car Built by Henry Ford
The Quadricycle was Henry Ford's first attempt to build a gasoline-powered automobile. It utilized commonly available materials: angle iron for the frame, a leather belt and chain drive for the transmission, and a buggy seat. Ford had to devise his own ignition system. He sold his Quadricycle for $200, then used the money to build his second car.