Anderson Electric Car Company Advertisement, "Henry Ford and Thos. A. Edison Buy the Detroit Electric," 1914
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Henry Ford and Thomas Edison figured prominently in this 1914 advertisement for the Anderson Electric Car Company. According to the ad, each had owned three electric vehicles -- all Detroit Electrics. The ad also lists other well-known motor company executives who owned Detroit Electrics. Anderson Electric Car Company hoped to parlay these ownership examples into larger sales.
Henry Ford and Thomas Edison figured prominently in this 1914 advertisement for the Anderson Electric Car Company. According to the ad, each had owned three electric vehicles -- all Detroit Electrics. The ad also lists other well-known motor company executives who owned Detroit Electrics. Anderson Electric Car Company hoped to parlay these ownership examples into larger sales.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
28 March 1914
Creators
Unknown
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.B.80738
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 8.125 in
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