Group of Men and Women at the Ford Day Ceremonies, New York World's Fair, 1939
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The 1939-40 New York World's Fair encouraged a depression-weary public that the future would be rosy. The fair also provided the opportunity for companies across the country to advertise to millions of people. Here, fairgoers pose during Ford Day--a celebration of Ford Motor Company, a major exhibitor at the New York City exposition.
The 1939-40 New York World's Fair encouraged a depression-weary public that the future would be rosy. The fair also provided the opportunity for companies across the country to advertise to millions of people. Here, fairgoers pose during Ford Day--a celebration of Ford Motor Company, a major exhibitor at the New York City exposition.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
16 June 1939
Subject Date
16 June 1939
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.232.19
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Linen (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 11 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on back on upper right hand corner: 440
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