"The Model T Ford Car," 1917
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During the 1910s, more and more Americans were purchasing cars -- mainly Ford Model Ts. Many knew little about these gas-powered vehicles. This book helped remedy that situation. Written by an experienced owner, the book offers photographs, illustrations, and comprehensive instructions for the operation and maintenance of a Model T.
During the 1910s, more and more Americans were purchasing cars -- mainly Ford Model Ts. Many knew little about these gas-powered vehicles. This book helped remedy that situation. Written by an experienced owner, the book offers photographs, illustrations, and comprehensive instructions for the operation and maintenance of a Model T.
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1917
Creators
Page, Victor Wilfred, 1885-1947
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Written by Victor W. Page' and published by Norman W. Henley Publishing Company, New York, New York
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2011.0.4.101
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 5.125 in
Length: .75 in
Inscriptions
Text on front cover: THE MODEL T / FORD CAR / PAGE / A COMPLETE REFERENCE ON THE UNIVERSAL CAR / 1917 EDITION Partial text on inside front page: THEMODEL T FORD CAR / ITS CONSTRUCTION OPERATION AND REPAIR / A COMPLETE PRACTICAL TREATISE / EXPLANING THE OPERATING PRINCIPLES OF ALL PARTS / OF THE FORD AUTOMOBILE, WITH COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS / FOR DRIVING AND MAINTAINENCE ...
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