Model M Checker Taxicab, 1931
THF701192 / Model M Checker Taxicab, 1931
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Artifact Overview
Morris Markin formed Checker Motors Corporation in 1922. The company manufactured taxicabs at its plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan, until 1982. Checker introduced its Model M in late 1930. Powered by a six-cylinder engine, the Model M combined a stylish exterior with a roomy passenger compartment. It also featured the durable construction that became a Checker trademark.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1931
Subject Date
1931
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
92.1.1774.632
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
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