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- Car Climbs Difficult Flight of Steps, July 1911 -
- July 01, 1911
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Car Climbs Difficult Flight of Steps, July 1911
- Ford Motor Company Stockholders, June 1911 - Seven of Ford Motor Company's most prominent stockholders were pictured in this image from 1911. Over the following years, Henry Ford methodically and clandestinely bought up shares from minority stockholders until he obtained a controlling interest. When the task was finished in 1919, Mr. Ford at last had complete control of Ford Motor Company.
- June 01, 1911
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Ford Motor Company Stockholders, June 1911
Seven of Ford Motor Company's most prominent stockholders were pictured in this image from 1911. Over the following years, Henry Ford methodically and clandestinely bought up shares from minority stockholders until he obtained a controlling interest. When the task was finished in 1919, Mr. Ford at last had complete control of Ford Motor Company.
- Advertisement for Ford Model T Sedans and Coupelets, October 1914 - Ford Motor Company built some 308,000 Model T automobiles in 1915. That year, leatherette upholstery was phased in on open cars as a less expensive substitute for real leather. The coupelet, Ford's first convertible coupe model, also debuted for 1915. Touring car prices started at $440, while coupelets were priced starting at $590.
- October 01, 1914
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Advertisement for Ford Model T Sedans and Coupelets, October 1914
Ford Motor Company built some 308,000 Model T automobiles in 1915. That year, leatherette upholstery was phased in on open cars as a less expensive substitute for real leather. The coupelet, Ford's first convertible coupe model, also debuted for 1915. Touring car prices started at $440, while coupelets were priced starting at $590.
- Ford Model T Controls, 1912 - To modern drivers, the Ford Model T's controls are confusing. There are three foot pedals, but they operate the gearshift mechanism, the reverse gear, and the brake. The throttle is operated by a lever on the right side of the steering wheel. But compared with some cars of its time, the T's controls are straightforward and relatively easy to use.
- March 01, 1912
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Ford Model T Controls, 1912
To modern drivers, the Ford Model T's controls are confusing. There are three foot pedals, but they operate the gearshift mechanism, the reverse gear, and the brake. The throttle is operated by a lever on the right side of the steering wheel. But compared with some cars of its time, the T's controls are straightforward and relatively easy to use.
- Ford Times, Bound Volume for October 1908-September 1909 - <em>Ford Times</em> was a widely distributed free publication created by the Ford Motor Company. Early issues targeted dealers. Later, editors expanded the magazine's content to cultivate loyalty among Ford owners and attract new customers. Travel articles, testimonials and mechanical advice appeared alongside sales content. Issues usually had colorful cover illustrations and numerous images of Ford automobiles and new Ford products.
- 01 October 1908-15 September 1909
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Ford Times, Bound Volume for October 1908-September 1909
Ford Times was a widely distributed free publication created by the Ford Motor Company. Early issues targeted dealers. Later, editors expanded the magazine's content to cultivate loyalty among Ford owners and attract new customers. Travel articles, testimonials and mechanical advice appeared alongside sales content. Issues usually had colorful cover illustrations and numerous images of Ford automobiles and new Ford products.
- Advertisement for the 1908 Ford Line of Cars, "You Can Afford to Own an Automobile" - Even before Ford introduced its low-priced Model T in late 1908, the company emphasized affordability. This ad touts the hot-selling Models N, R, and S, none priced higher than $750. It also claims that the slow-selling Model K, priced at $2,800, "will do anything any $5,000 car will, and do it better."
- June 01, 1908
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Advertisement for the 1908 Ford Line of Cars, "You Can Afford to Own an Automobile"
Even before Ford introduced its low-priced Model T in late 1908, the company emphasized affordability. This ad touts the hot-selling Models N, R, and S, none priced higher than $750. It also claims that the slow-selling Model K, priced at $2,800, "will do anything any $5,000 car will, and do it better."
- Victor Talking Machine Record, "Seaside Polka" and "Heel and Toe Polka," by Henry Ford's Old Time Dance Orchestra, 1925 - During the 1920s--the "Jazz Age"--Henry Ford led a nationwide revival of country fiddling and old-fashioned dancing. Ford organized an "Old Time Orchestra," musicians who played at the dances Ford hosted to instruct his guests in dance steps popular during Ford's youth. Ford's Old Time Orchestra recorded for several record companies, including Victor, Columbia, and Edison.
- December 02, 1925
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Victor Talking Machine Record, "Seaside Polka" and "Heel and Toe Polka," by Henry Ford's Old Time Dance Orchestra, 1925
During the 1920s--the "Jazz Age"--Henry Ford led a nationwide revival of country fiddling and old-fashioned dancing. Ford organized an "Old Time Orchestra," musicians who played at the dances Ford hosted to instruct his guests in dance steps popular during Ford's youth. Ford's Old Time Orchestra recorded for several record companies, including Victor, Columbia, and Edison.
- Man Reading the Detroit Times Newspaper with Headline "Ford Dead," April 8, 1947 -
- April 08, 1947
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Man Reading the Detroit Times Newspaper with Headline "Ford Dead," April 8, 1947
- Ford Times, February, 1917 - <em>Ford Times</em> was a widely distributed free publication created by the Ford Motor Company. Early issues targeted dealers. Later, editors expanded the magazine's content to cultivate loyalty among Ford owners and attract new customers. Travel articles, testimonials and mechanical advice appeared alongside sales content. Issues usually had colorful cover illustrations and numerous images of Ford automobiles and new Ford products.
- February 01, 1917
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Ford Times, February, 1917
Ford Times was a widely distributed free publication created by the Ford Motor Company. Early issues targeted dealers. Later, editors expanded the magazine's content to cultivate loyalty among Ford owners and attract new customers. Travel articles, testimonials and mechanical advice appeared alongside sales content. Issues usually had colorful cover illustrations and numerous images of Ford automobiles and new Ford products.
- Ford Times, Volume 5, October 1911- September 1912 - <em>Ford Times</em> was a widely distributed free publication created by the Ford Motor Company. Early issues targeted dealers. Later, editors expanded the magazine's content to cultivate loyalty among Ford owners and attract new customers. Travel articles, testimonials and mechanical advice appeared alongside sales content. Issues usually had colorful cover illustrations and numerous images of Ford automobiles and new Ford products.
- 1911-1912
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Ford Times, Volume 5, October 1911- September 1912
Ford Times was a widely distributed free publication created by the Ford Motor Company. Early issues targeted dealers. Later, editors expanded the magazine's content to cultivate loyalty among Ford owners and attract new customers. Travel articles, testimonials and mechanical advice appeared alongside sales content. Issues usually had colorful cover illustrations and numerous images of Ford automobiles and new Ford products.