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1928 Ford Model A Touring Car, Owned by Thomas Edison
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1928
Summary
When Henry Ford introduced the Model A, his first all-new car in 19 years, he gave the first example to his close friend and mentor, inventor Thomas Edison. At Edison's request, the car was rebuilt with an open touring-style body, and Ford made further updates over the years. Edison used this Model A until his death in 1931.
Creators
Place of Creation
Object ID
43.30.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mina Miller Edison.
On Exhibit
On Loan - Model A Ford Museum (Hickory Corners, MI)
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1928 Ford Model A Touring Car, Owned by Thomas Edison
What is The Henry Ford?
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Coverlet Woven by William Ney, 1860-1880
Artifact
Coverlet
Date Made
1860-1880
Creators
Place of Creation
Keywords
Object ID
2007.72.86
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Fred & Margaret Brusher Family.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
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Coverlet Woven by William Ney, 1860-1880
What is The Henry Ford?
The national attraction for discovering your ingenuity while exploring America’s spirit of innovation. There is always much to see and do at The Henry Ford.
Weight Watchers "Sweet'ner" Jar, circa 1972
Artifact
Jar
Date Made
circa 1972
Summary
Jean Nidetch, a 40-year-old homemaker who struggled with dieting, founded Weight Watchers in 1963. The program she devised brought dieters together to share stories of their weight loss struggles and highlight successful eating strategies. By the early 1970s, the consumption of sugar was generally not permitted. Weight Watchers instead promoted artificial sweeteners, even introducing this branded product around 1972.
Object ID
2017.81.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
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Weight Watchers "Sweet'ner" Jar, circa 1972
What is The Henry Ford?
The national attraction for discovering your ingenuity while exploring America’s spirit of innovation. There is always much to see and do at The Henry Ford.
