Printing Plate with Image of Henry Ford's Quadricycle
THF174948 / Printing Plate with Image of Henry Ford's Quadricycle
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford built his first automobile, the Quadricycle, from whatever parts he could find. Its two cylinders were made from a steam engine's exhaust pipe, the seat came from a buggy, and its wheels were from bicycles. Ford read about other automotive experiments, but he learned much through trial and error. He took his first drive on June 4, 1896.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Printing plate
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.0.6.18
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Copper (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Copper (Color)
Brown
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 2.5 in
Width: 3.625 in
Height: 1.0 in
Inscriptions
handwritten at top of label on block:
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printed on label on block:
The First Ford / one of the gems of the Ford Collection / This famous forerunner of ten million motor cars is seldom exhibited in / public. Dearborn [?] / [?] historical treasure. [?] Since [?] / was made in 1894, what revolutionary changes have come to the world / through transportation.[...]
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