Inventory of Ford Barge "Lake Frugality," 1923-1926
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford purchased 199 surplus World War I merchant ships from the United States government in 1925. Most of these ships were scrapped and the materials were used at Ford's new automobile manufacturing complex on the Rouge River. But 13 were converted into barges, like the Lake Frugality. These barges transported products and material as part of Ford's operation.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Inventory
Date Made
1923-1926
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.37.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Typewriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.4375 in
Width: 6.5 in
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