Advertisement for Olds Motor Works, "District Chief Gaylord of the Boston Fire Department on Duty in His Oldsmobile," 1906
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Carmakers sought customers beyond private owners. They saw lucrative potential in motorizing police departments, fire departments, and other municipal agencies. This 1906 advertisement from Oldsmobile promotes the car's use by the Boston Fire Department. There is an implied message too: If the Oldsmobile can handle rugged fire service, think how well it can serve your everyday needs.
Carmakers sought customers beyond private owners. They saw lucrative potential in motorizing police departments, fire departments, and other municipal agencies. This 1906 advertisement from Oldsmobile promotes the car's use by the Boston Fire Department. There is an implied message too: If the Oldsmobile can handle rugged fire service, think how well it can serve your everyday needs.
Artifact
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Date Made
26 April 1906
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
87.14.41.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 8.75 in
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