Plenty of Sunlight and Fresh Air in the Stables, 1920-1930

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Artifact Overview

The Detroit Creamery Milk Farm produced milk for the Detroit area from 1910 until 1929. At its peak, it was the second largest milk farm in the country, with 2,300 acres and over 900 cattle. Their milk was certified by the Walker-Gordon milk laboratory, demonstrating its safety and purity. Souvenir postcards showcased the modern cleanliness of the Clinton Township farm.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Postcard

Date Made

1920-1930

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

37.102.226

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Card stock

Technique

Photomechanical processes

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in

Plenty of Sunlight and Fresh Air in the Stables, 1920-1930