Camping in 1700s, with a Model T Ford in 1915 and The luxury of a 1920’s trailer tent.

Fit Average Jo

5 years ago

I recently visited The Henry Ford Museum in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

On display at the museum is an actual camp bed that was used by George Washington in 1775. I have to say, it looks remarkably similar to camp beds people use today. It seems to be a design that has lasted centuries. This particular camp bed looks like it folds right back up into a suitcase which is at the pillow end of the bed.

, Camping in 1700s, with a Model T Ford in 1915 and The luxury of a 1920’s trailer tent., Fit Average Jo

Also on display at the museum are photos from 1915 of people camping with what looks like a modern day awning tent off the side of a Model T Ford. There is also a roof top camper on the top of a Ford dated 1957.

It looks like these designs have been around for over 100 years, as long as cars have been around.