1921 White Camping Truck Used by Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Harvey Firestone
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The Vagabonds -- Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Harvey Firestone -- enjoyed their annual camping trips taken from 1916 to 1924. While the three men delighted in the outdoors, their accommodations weren't particularly rustic. This 1921 White truck traveled with them. It carried elaborate tents and camping equipment that provided many of the comforts of a good hotel.
The Vagabonds -- Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Harvey Firestone -- enjoyed their annual camping trips taken from 1916 to 1924. While the three men delighted in the outdoors, their accommodations weren't particularly rustic. This 1921 White truck traveled with them. It carried elaborate tents and camping equipment that provided many of the comforts of a good hotel.
Artifact
Truck
Date Made
1921
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.2.56
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Leather
Rubber (Material)
Color
Gray (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 93.5 in
Width: 96.25 in
Length: 251 in
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