Advertisement for the 1904 Ford Line of Cars, "Boosted into Popular Favor by the Knocks of the Trust"
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The advertisement refers to George Selden's 1895 patent. Selden, a patent attorney and inventor was granted a U.S. patent for an automobile, just before the auto industry began to flourish. He collected royalties from early car manufacturers, claiming his right as owner of the patent. Four auto makers, including Henry Ford, contested Selden's patent which was invalidated in 1911.
The advertisement refers to George Selden's 1895 patent. Selden, a patent attorney and inventor was granted a U.S. patent for an automobile, just before the auto industry began to flourish. He collected royalties from early car manufacturers, claiming his right as owner of the patent. Four auto makers, including Henry Ford, contested Selden's patent which was invalidated in 1911.
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Date Made
30 March 1904
Subject Date
1904
Creator Notes
Made for Ford Motor Company
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On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.0.19.1.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11.5 in
Width: 8.5 in
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