Popular Mechanics Magazine, October 1927

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Artifact Overview

Popular Mechanics, first published in 1902, made information about technology and science understandable to the public. Articles in the magazine covered a wide range of subjects. In this October 1927 issue, readers learned about life-saving kites that dropped lines onto decks of ships in distress (cover image) and how car designers create the impression of speed and power in automobiles.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

1927

Subject Date

October 1927

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2021.0.1.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 9.25 in
Width: 6.5 in
Length: 0.5 in

Popular Mechanics Magazine, October 1927