"Ford Times," July 1970
THF706466 / "Ford Times," July 1970
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Artifact Overview
Manufacturers responded to growing public concern -- and increased media scrutiny -- about pollution by sharing their perspective with readers. Ford Motor Company addressed matters associated with the automotive industry in a special issue of its monthly publication, Ford Times. In addition to reducing air pollution from processing metals, vinyl, and other automotive components, the company addressed topics such as fuel efficiency and emissions.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
July 1970
Subject Date
July 1970
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.972.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 6.875 in
Width: 5.125 in
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Charley Harper (1922-2007), initially a commercial artist, became famous for simplified, geometric depictions of wildlife. Harper credited work for Ford Times, a promotional magazine published by Ford Motor Company, with encouraging his focus on wildlife and helping to shape his unique style. Harper’s Ford Times covers, created between 1951 and 1982, reflect his artistic development and remain among his most recognizable works.