Lincoln Motor Company Baseball Team, 1917-1922

Summary

Henry Leland and Wilfred Leland established the Lincoln Motor Company in 1917. After building airplane engines during World War I, Lincoln shifted to the production of luxury cars in 1920. The Lelands took pride in their company's harmonious atmosphere. Among other activities, Lincoln employees could participate on the automaker's baseball team.

Henry Leland and Wilfred Leland established the Lincoln Motor Company in 1917. After building airplane engines during World War I, Lincoln shifted to the production of luxury cars in 1920. The Lelands took pride in their company's harmonious atmosphere. Among other activities, Lincoln employees could participate on the automaker's baseball team.

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1917-1922

Creators

Unknown

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

64.167.421.P.A256

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in

Width: 10 in

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