Ford Model T Automobiles in Ship's Hold, 1926
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Ford Motor Company sent its Model T cars to destinations around the world. When moved by railroad, cars were partially disassembled to save space in boxcars. When going overseas, cars could either be partially disassembled and crated, or loaded into a ship's hold fully assembled. Gas, oil and water were usually drained from each vehicle to reduce weight.
Ford Motor Company sent its Model T cars to destinations around the world. When moved by railroad, cars were partially disassembled to save space in boxcars. When going overseas, cars could either be partially disassembled and crated, or loaded into a ship's hold fully assembled. Gas, oil and water were usually drained from each vehicle to reduce weight.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
11 May 1926
Subject Date
1926
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.O.12196
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.75 in
Width: 9.75 in
Inscriptions
Title block in lower right front corner reads: Ford Motor Co. / Norfolk Va / 1167 / Acme Photo Co. Photographers / Date: 5-11-26 Typed paper adhered on back reads: A VIEW TO SHOW CLEARANCE / IN SHIP. THESE CARS ARE NOT / YET BLOCKED.
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