"Tin Lizzie: The Story of the Fabulous Model T Ford," 1955

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Artifact Overview

This book by historian Philip Van Doren Stern celebrates Ford Motor Company's revolutionary Model T. (Stern, primarily known as a Civil War researcher, also authored the short story that inspired the screenplay for It's a Wonderful Life.) Stern's text is illustrated with historical photographs as well as sketches by artist Charley Harper, who also illustrated the book jacket and endpapers.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1955

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2023.0.1.8

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)
Bookbinding (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 10.25 in
Width: 7.25 in