Mack Truck Used by Pennbrook Milk Company, circa 1950
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Artifact Overview
Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1905 and adopted the name Mack Trucks in 1922. Motorized trucks began to replace horse-drawn dairy delivery wagons early in the 20th century. Larger trucks delivered milk and other dairy products to commercial users like grocery stores and restaurants.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1950
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
71.1.1456
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of David M. Gwinn.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 9.75 in
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