1903 Catalog, "Ford-- High Grade on Any Grade"

Summary

Henry Ford wanted to create a light-weight, low-priced vehicle. His automobile would be uncomplicated, able to traverse American roads, and affordable to average Americans. The Ford Motor Company's first vehicle -- simple and inexpensive -- is seen headed to the moon on the cover of this 1903 catalog. Ford, however, was not satisfied and continued to improve and innovate.

Henry Ford wanted to create a light-weight, low-priced vehicle. His automobile would be uncomplicated, able to traverse American roads, and affordable to average Americans. The Ford Motor Company's first vehicle -- simple and inexpensive -- is seen headed to the moon on the cover of this 1903 catalog. Ford, however, was not satisfied and continued to improve and innovate.

Artifact

Trade catalog

Date Made

1903

Subject Date

1903

Creators

Ford Motor Company 

Place of Creation

United States, Michigan, Detroit 

Creator Notes

Made for Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan.

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.175.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 5.25 in

Width: 6.938 in

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