Souvenir Card, "Industrial Products Made from Soy Beans," circa 1934
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Starting in 1931, Henry Ford invested much money and research into soybeans. He viewed the crop as a bridge between agriculture and industry. Based on this work, soy-based materials were incorporated into Ford Motor Company vehicles. Soybean oil was used in body enamels, for example, while soy meal was used in the plastic for gear shift knobs and horn buttons.
Starting in 1931, Henry Ford invested much money and research into soybeans. He viewed the crop as a bridge between agriculture and industry. Based on this work, soy-based materials were incorporated into Ford Motor Company vehicles. Soybean oil was used in body enamels, for example, while soy meal was used in the plastic for gear shift knobs and horn buttons.
Artifact
Card (Information artifact)
Subject Date
circa 1934
Creators
Keywords
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Soybean Lab Agricultural Gallery
Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.)
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2001.64.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3 in
Width: 4.25 in
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