Advertisement for the 1909 Ford Model T, "The Ford Four Cylinder," October 1, 1908
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In advertisements, Ford Motor Company emphasized key technological features and the low prices of their Model Ts. Ford's usage of the stronger, more durable vanadium steel for axles, gears, and other parts enabled the company to make a lighter, sturdier, and more reliable vehicle than other early competitors.
In advertisements, Ford Motor Company emphasized key technological features and the low prices of their Model Ts. Ford's usage of the stronger, more durable vanadium steel for axles, gears, and other parts enabled the company to make a lighter, sturdier, and more reliable vehicle than other early competitors.
Artifact
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Date Made
01 October 1908
Subject Date
01 October 1908
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.19.440
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
backing (textile material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.875 in
Inscriptions
Printed on front: The Ford Four Cylinder, / Twenty Horse Power, Five / Passenger Touring Car / $820.00 Fob. Detroit
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