"A Revolutionary Vehicle for a Thousand Jobs," Universal Jeep Advertisement, 1945
THF708715 / "A Revolutionary Vehicle for a Thousand Jobs," Universal Jeep Advertisement, 1945
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Artifact Overview
Willys-Overland built more than half of the 650,000 jeeps manufactured for the Allies during World War II. Afterward, Willys sold civilian versions. The company marketed its civilian Jeep as a functional, versatile vehicle suitable for many different jobs -- from pulling farm equipment, to plowing snow, to simply running errands around town.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertisement
Date Made
1945
Subject Date
10 November 1945
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
92.1.1764.35
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
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From wartime, to worktime, to playtime, the Jeep has done it all. It's been dressed up, stripped down, reimagined, and retro-styled, but it's never lost its appeal. Yet the Jeep is also an automotive paradox. It’s a timeless design that’s routinely updated, a rugged off-road vehicle refined for highway cruising, and a free-spirited brand coveted and controlled by corporate owners. Above all else, the Jeep is an American original.